Khan's Den: Turkic and Steppe History

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of ancient steppe music with 'Night Yurt Fever.' Experience the ambient sounds that echo through the vast, open steppes. Buy my Göktürk book: here #ancientsteppemusic #ambientmusic #NightYurtFever #Göktürkbook See show notes: https://inlet.fm/khans-den/episodes/6910d767bf74dfd5cf78f817 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the transformation from the Xiongnu Empire to the rise of the Göktürks in this detailed discussion with fellow researcher CopperAxe. We examine the decline, remnants, and legacy of the Xiongnu and explore how later steppe groups like the Huns, Onogur (Sabirs, Kutrigurs, Utigurs, Bulgars), and Göktürks likely emerged as their heirs. Discover insights from recent archaeology and ancient DNA studies, and compare Chinese dynastic accounts with steppe inscriptions. Delve into cultural continuities in burial rites, Balbal statues, titles, and military organization. What we cover: Who the Xiongnu were and why their empire collapsed Xianbei & Donghu aftershocks and the Rouran Khaganate Westward movements: Huns and the Onogur clusters (Sabirs, Kutrigurs, Utigurs, Bulgars) The Ashina and the birth of the Göktürks (Tujue) Signals of Turkic continuity Genetics and linguistics of the Xiongnu and other Turkic groups #Xiongnu #Göktürks #steppepolities #Huns #Onogur #Turkiccontinuity #archaeology #ancientDNA See show notes: https://inlet.fm/khans-den/episodes/68fd10df1886a66a99314237 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Göktürk Movie has received a significant visual update. Discover the latest enhancements and features that bring new life to the epic story of Bumin's destiny. Check out my music and buy my Göktürk book. #GöktürkMovie #visualupdate #Bumin'sdestiny #epicstory #music #book See show notes: https://inlet.fm/khans-den/episodes/68f2657830450a985e846428 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the saviors of a dying empire were the same warriors who would later rule its ruins? That is precisely the story of the Shatuo Turks: a small tribe of exiled nomads who became the most powerful dynasty-makers in medieval China. Join Khan's Den as we follow the legendary Shatuo leader, Li Keyong, and his fierce cavalry. We uncover their obscure origins on the frontiers of the steppe, their early alliance with the Tang Dynasty, and their pivotal role in crushing the apocalyptic Huang Chao Rebellion, the uprising that brought China to its knees. But the story doesn't end there. We explore how the Shatuo transformed from loyal saviors into ambitious warlords, picking apart the empire they once protected to forge their own powerful dynasties in the chaotic era that followed. The Shatuo Turks are some of the lesser-known Turkic peoples, yet their meaning for Turkic, Chinese and overall Asian history cannot be overstated. Visit my site: KhansDen.net Read my blog on Substack.com Donate to my Göktürk movie project: GoFundMe.com Become a member on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 25-year-old steppe nomad Modu, also known as Mete and Bagatur, boldly challenges his father Touman for the title of Chanyu, the leader of the nomadic Xiongnu tribes in the Eastern Eurasian Steppe Belt. This pivotal moment marked the last conversation before Modu's dramatic takeover, resulting in the expansion of the tribal realm into the Xiongnu Empire. This scene is grounded in historical accounts provided by Chinese sources, detailing Modu Chanyu's strategic power grab. The script includes references to significant historical events leading up to Modu's challenge in 209 BC, with animations generated by AI. #Modu #Touman #Xiongnu #Chanyu #EasternEurasianSteppe #209BC #nomadictribes #XiongnuEmpire #Chinesesources #historicalevents See show notes: https://inlet.fm/khans-den/episodes/68c30edf1dae3ad3c719284f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices