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Charting the history of the Eurasian steppe, including the Scythians, the Gokturks, and the Mongols.
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Episode 1: The Eternal Blue Sky
Introducing the Nomads and Empires podcast. Here, we talk about the structure, major themes, and important considerations of this show.
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Episode 2: The Eastern Steppe
In this episode, we explore the geography of the eastern Eurasian steppe, an area encompassing modern day Mongolia and southeastern Siberia.
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Episode 3: The Western and Central Steppes
We examine the geography of the western and central Eurasian steppes and assess major trends and summarize historical developments.
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Episode 4: The Historiographical Context
Today, we look at the historiography of the Eurasian steppe and address the complexities, problems, and major historical trends of academic research in this part of the world.
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Episode 5: The Prehistoric Steppe
We explore the prehistoric Eurasian steppe and assess the changes emerging after the global Ice Age.
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Episode 6: The Indo-European Migrations
Today, we chart the emergence of the proto-Indo-Europeans and their subsequent migrations across Eurasia, including groups like the Indo-Iranians and proto-Tocharians.