INVESTIGATING TARTARIA - Live video w/Jordan Nuttall

According to mainstream…[Flemming] Hi Google AIPlease give me a short account on the tartars according to Western history books.- - - - -[Google AI answering below]In Western history books, the account of the Tatars (historically spelled Tartars) has shifted from a broad, often mythical label for Asian nomadic groups to a specific designation for Turkic ethnic groups in modern-day Russia and Central Asia.Historical Origins and TerminologyThe “Tartarus” Myth: In medieval Europe, the name “Tatar” was famously altered to “Tartar” to link the fierce invading Mongol armies with Tartarus, the ancient Greek version of Hell. This characterized them as “demons” or “people from hell” who had burst forth to threaten Christendom.A Geographic Blanket Term: From the Middle Ages through the 19th century, Western cartographers used “Tartary” as a general label for a vast, largely unknown region spanning Central and Northern Asia. Anyone from these lands—whether Mongol, Turkic, or Manchu—was frequently called a “Tartar” in Western texts.The Mongol ConnectionThe Golden Horde: Western history books often identify the Tartars with the western part of the Mongol Empire known as the Golden Horde, which ruled much of European Russia and Eastern Europe.Ethnic Fusion: Over time, these Mongol-led armies fused with local Turkic nomads. By the 14th century, this population had largely converted to Sunni Islam, creating a distinct cultural identity separate from the Buddhist Mongols.The Modern Ethnic GroupsModern Western scholarship distinguishes several major groups that use “Tatar” as a self-name:Volga Tatars: The largest group, primarily located in the Russian republic of Tatarstan.Crimean Tatars: Based on the Crimean Peninsula, they maintained an independent khanate until it was annexed by the Russian Empire in the late 18th century.Siberian Tatars: Inhabitants of various regions in Siberia.Cultural and Culinary LegacyIn popular Western culture, the Tartars are often remembered for their military speed and lifestyle. For example, the dish steak tartare is named after the legend that Tartar horsemen tenderized raw meat by placing it under their saddles during long rides.Would you like more details on the Golden Horde or the history of a specific group like the Crimean Tatars?- - - - -Jordan NuttallPlease find his Substack channel “Alternative History” by hitting the below button: Get full access to The Danish Illusion at thedanishillusion.substack.com/subscribe