Part: 2 Empire of Ash: From the Mongols to Modern Massacres

This episode journeys through the brutal legacy of the Mongol Empire, drawing chilling parallels to modern atrocities like My Lai, Srebrenica, Nanjing, and Mahmudiyah. By examining these events, we uncover the recurring patterns of imperial violence and the mechanisms of mass atrocity that have persisted through centuries. The goal is to inform and, hopefully, prevent future horrors by understanding the past

The Mongol Empire & Its Atrocities:

• Ata-Malik Juvayni's accounts provide detailed descriptions of Mongol campaigns and their devastating impacts. Asia for Educators

• The Mongol invasion of the Khwarazmian Empire marked the beginning of widespread devastation in Central Asia. Wikipedia

• The Mongols' brutal tactics have been compared to modern terrorist strategies, emphasizing their use of fear and psychological warfare. Journal of Foreign Affairs at Carolina

• The Mongol Empire's approach to war blurred the lines between domestic law enforcement and warfare, challenging modern concepts of war crimes. Lieber Institute West Point

• Ögedei Khan's reign included some of the worst recorded Mongol atrocities, such as the mass rape of the Oirat girls. Sky HISTORY TV channel

My Lai Massacre (Vietnam, 1968):

• The My Lai Massacre involved the mass murder of unarmed South Vietnamese civilians by U.S. troops. FAU Libraries

• Digital History provides an overview of the events leading up to and following the massacre. Digital History

• PBS offers evidence and photographs that played a crucial role in the investigation of the massacre. PBS

• The Library of Congress holds the Peers inquiry documents related to the massacre. The Library of Congress

• Time magazine reflects on the massacre's impact and the photographer who exposed it. Time

Srebrenica Genocide (Bosnia, 1995):

• The National Security Archive provides declassified documents detailing the path to genocide. National Security Archive

• Britannica offers a comprehensive overview of the Srebrenica genocide. .css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}