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Introducing the Nomads and Empires podcast. Here, we talk about the structure, major themes, and important considerations of this show.   

In this episode, we explore the geography of the eastern Eurasian steppe, an area encompassing modern day Mongolia and southeastern Siberia.  

We examine the geography of the western and central Eurasian steppes and assess major trends and summarize historical developments. 

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.  

We explore the prehistoric Eurasian steppe and assess the changes emerging after the global Ice Age. 

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.