Buddy Genghis Khan: Christian King of the East Prester John? – Mongol History

from Dead Ideas: The History of Extinct Thoughts and Practices

Why did medieval Christians think the Mongols were Christians coming to team up with their Crusader bros to kick some Muslim butt? Well, it had to do with a fake news story about a certain legendary king called Prester John... Be sure to support the show at www.patreon.com/deadideaspod! Dead Ideas: The History of Extinct Thoughts and Practices is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://deadideas.net/

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