Khan's Den: Turkic and Steppe History

In this episode, we discuss the recent earthquake in Turkey, its impact, and what steps we can take to help those affected. Join us as we explore relief efforts, community resilience, and ways to contribute to recovery initiatives. #Earthquake #Turkey #DisasterRelief #CommunityResilience #Assistance #RecoveryInitiatives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the recent earthquake in Turkey, its devastating impact, and what we can do to help. We explore efforts currently underway and offer actionable steps for those looking to contribute to relief efforts. Join us as we dive deep into how communities are responding to this natural disaster. #earthquake #Turkey #disasterrelief #actionablesteps #communityresponse #naturaldisas...

Explore the rise and fall of the Turkish Ottoman Empire from a Turkish perspective. From its beginnings in Anatolia to peak global influence, we delve into its impact on history, religion, art, culture, trade, economy, and social structures. Understand how the Ottoman Empire's legacy continues to shape the world today. 00:00:00: Origins00:02:48: Conquest and Expansion00:07:39: Conquered peoples an...

Explore the rise and fall of the Second Göktürk Empire under the leadership of Bilge Khan. This episode dives into the historical events from 552 CE to 745 CE, highlighting key moments such as the prolonged civil war, military campaigns, and strategies against the Chinese Empire. Featuring stunning visuals, original soundtrack, 3D reconstructions, and expert interviews, this documentary brings to...

Dive into the rich history of the Turkic peoples, who were once nomadic tribes across the Eurasian Steppe Belt. In 552, a Turkic warrior from the Ashina Clan established the Göktürk Khaganate, uniting the Turkic tribes and introducing the Old Turkic Script on a state level. Explore the origins and significance of these ancient runes in this episode. #TurkicHistory #OldTurkicRunes #GöktürkKhaganate...

Welcome to my first live stream! In this episode, I answer all your questions about Khan's Den. Tune in to learn more about our community and what we have to offer. Don't miss this interactive Q&A session! #Khan'sDen #livestream #AskMeAnything #Q&A #community #interactive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore the remarkable rise of the Göktürks, covering key events like the might of the Göktürks, the origins of the Ashina clan, Bumin's Rebellion, their expansion, and other crucial factors shaping their history. Tune in for a detailed narrative on this significant historical era. 00:00-02:47: Might of the Göktürks02:48-05:29: Origins of the Ashina05:30-08:00: Bumin's Rebellion08:01-10:38: Expans...

Explore the remarkable life of Timur Lenk in the first part of our TIMUR series. Delve into the geopolitical and social backdrop of his era, examine his youth, and his rise as the ruler of Transoxania. We also analyze the Mongol Empire's lasting impact and the significance of the Chagatay Empire. Join us in this deep dive into the post-Mongol history of Central Asia. #TimurLenk #Turco-MongolSynthe...

Discover the groundbreaking findings of the Orkhon Inscriptions, the primary source for the history of the Turkic Khaganates. Recent excavations by the International Turkic Academy and the Mongolian Institute of Archeology have unveiled a monument dedicated to Ilterish, the father of Bilge Khan and Kül Tegin. These discoveries suggest the Turkic language was recorded earlier than previously though...

Explore the fascinating connection between the Ottoman Empire in its twilight years and the rapidly rising Meiji Japan in 1890. Discover how the Ertuğrul disaster bridged the gap between Turkish and Japanese people, despite their differences in looks, religion, and language. This episode delves into Turkish-Japanese historical relations, diplomatic affairs, cultural exchanges, and the comparative...

Explore the historical and cultural connections between Türkiye and Japan with Prof. Martine Robbeets. In this episode, we delve deep into three phases of Turkic-Japanese relations, tracing back to 7000 BC. Discover the striking similarities in traditions, values, and societal structures of these two nations located at opposite ends of Asia. Learn how the past can offer solutions to modern challen...

Is Turkey truly 99% Muslim? Uncover the diverse religious landscape of the Turkish people, both historically and in contemporary times. Examining the impact of Kemal Atatürk's secularization, delve into Turkic history around 1000 AD to discover the array of religious practices including Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Tengrism among the Turks. Join us as we explore the factors contributing to th...

Join us as we explore the interregnum period of the Gokturk Empire after its fall in the 630s. Discover how the Ashina dynasty, despite internal conflicts and external threats from the Chinese Tang Empire, Turkic Syr Tardush kingdom, and Arab Rashidun Caliphate, tried to regroup and reclaim their legacy. We delve into the geopolitical and socioeconomic landscape of Eurasia between 630-650 CE, focu...

Explorez la riche mythologie turque liée au tengrisme, la religion ancienne des peuples turcs. Découvrez les entités divines comme Ülgen, Erlik, et Mergen, tout en comparant les similitudes avec d'autres cultures voisines. Cet épisode offre un regard unique sur la cosmologie et les croyances spirituelles des anciens Turcs. #mythologieturque #tengrisme #Ülgen #Erlik #Mergen #cosmologieturque #relig...

Dive into Turkic mythology, closely linked to Tengrianism - the ancient religion of Turkic peoples. Discover the cosmological concepts they developed over millennia to explain the world around them, including deities like Ulgen, guardian of the earth; Erlik, keeper of the underworld; and Mergen, god of wisdom. This episode offers a unique insight into the ancient Turkic worldview and highlights si...

Discover the mythology of the Turkic peoples through the lens of Tengrism, their ancient religion. Learn about Ülgen, protector of the earth, Erlik, guardian of the underworld, and Mergen, the god of wisdom. Explore how these mythological figures reflect the cosmology and worldview of the ancient Turks, and compare them to similar entities in neighboring cultures. This episode concludes with a sum...

Изучаем глубокую связь всех живых существ в философии тенгрианства. Узнайте, как работают Тенгри, Умай и Эрлик, а также духи 'ер-су', упомянутые в Орхонских надписях гоктурков. Что означает древо жизни и жизненный поток в этой космологии? И что произойдет, если нарушится гармония? Погружаемся в тайны баланса сил в тенгрианстве. #тенгрианство #философия #баланссил #Тенгри #Умай #Эрлик #древожизни #...

Explore the rise of Istemi, the lesser-known but highly successful Gokturk leader. As the younger brother of the Gokturk state's founder, Istemi expanded the empire westward, initiating conflict with the Persian Sassanian Empire and establishing relations with the Byzantine Empire. Discover his intelligent leadership and strategic diplomacy which led to the creation of the Turkic-Sogdian synthesis...

Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Geschichte des Göktürk-Khaganats und entdecken Sie die Legende von Asena, der Wölfin, die eine entscheidende Rolle in der türkischen Mythologie spielt. Erfahren Sie, warum der Wolf ein heiliges Tier für die Türken ist, die Bedeutung des türkischen Wolfsgrußes und seine politischen Implikationen. Wir beleuchten auch, wie diese Legende möglicherweise mit anderen...

Journey back 1500 years to witness the rise of the first Gokturk Empire, led by Bumin. Discover the reasons behind the rebellion against the Rouran Khaganate and the formation of an empire that stretched from Korea to Ukraine. Explore the rich history of the early Turkic people, the Ashina Clan, and the visionary leader Bumin who changed the course of history. #GokturkEmpire #Bumin #AshinaClan #Ro...

Tune in as we provide a detailed update on the status of current projects, including Umay Atlas and Göktürk 2. Discover what's happening, recent progress, and future plans. #FebruaryUpdate #UmayAtlas #Göktürk2 #ProjectStatus #CurrentProjects #Progress #FuturePlans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the intriguing legend of Asena and its profound impact on Turkic history. Uncover the origins of the Göktürk Khaganate, founded in 551 CE, and the mystical tale of a boy saved by a she-wolf, leading to the birth of ten half-wolf, half-human children. Explore why the wolf is venerated in Turkish culture, the meaning behind the 'Turkish wolf' hand gesture, and its connections to legends in...

Join us for a special episode celebrating 13,000 subscribers! Explore the origins of KHAN's DEN and the RISE OF THE GOKTURKS series. I'll be answering your most pressing questions and discussing why 13 is a lucky number for me. #13,000subscribers #KHAN'sDEN #RISEOFTHEGOKTURKS #Q&A #subscribermilestone #journey #celebration #luckynumber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

In this episode, we delve deeper into the intricate cosmology of Tengrism. Discover how all life is interconnected and the importance of maintaining balance between humans, nature, and the spiritual realm. We explore the roles of Tengri, Umay, and Erlik, the significance of the 'yer-su' spirits mentioned by the Gokturks, and the symbolic meaning behind motifs like the Tree of Life and the lifestre...

В этом эпизоде мы исследуем тенгрианство — первоначальную религию турок и монголов до принятия ислама. Узнайте, в какого Бога верили анатолийские турки, казахи, татары, уйгуры и другие степные народы. Мы подробно рассмотрим роль Тенгри, легенды и мифологию, а также философию тенгрианства, которая учила уважению к природе и морали. Присоединяйтесь к нам для погружения в увлекательную историю тюркск...