The Mongol Empire's Environmental Impact

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a lesser-known aspect of the Mongol conquests: their environmental legacy. From the massive depopulation that allowed forests to regrow and sequester carbon, to the ecological impact of siege warfare and the Yam relay system, they discuss how the Mongol Empire may have unintentionally contributed to a global cooling event. Drawing on recent scientific studies, including analysis of ice cores from Greenland that show a dip in atmospheric CO2 in the late 13th century, the hosts connect the dots between genocide, reforestation, and climate change. They also examine the Mongols' own land management practices, such as the protection of sacred mountains and the regulation of grazing. This episode offers a fresh perspective on the steppe empire, showing how its reach extended not only across continents but into the very atmosphere. #MongolEmpire #EnvironmentalHistory #ClimateChange #Reforestation #IceCores #GenghisKhan #Yam #SiegeWarfare #Karakorum #PaxMongolica #CO2 #Greenland #MedievalClimate #Depopulation #Ecology #History #FexingoHistory #Steppe Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo