165. The Rise of Genghis Khan

<p>Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook speak to Ali Ansari about the origins of one of the greatest warlords in human history - Genghis Khan.</p><p><br></p><p>They discuss his early life as Temujin and how he became Genghis Khan, leader of the Mongols.</p><p><br></p><p>Catch the second episode - Genghis Khan: Lord of the Mongols - tomorrow! Or get it right now as a member of <a href="https://therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/">The Rest Is History Club</a>, where you also get ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.</p><p><br></p><p>Producer: Dom Johnson</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p><br></p><p>*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:</p><p><br></p><p>Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia!</p><p><br></p><p>Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter: </p><p><br></p><p>@TheRestHistory</p><p><br></p><p>@holland_tom</p><p><br></p><p>@dcsandbrook</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>