Could the Mongols have conquered Europe? w/ Jack Wilson -- JFT Ep22

Could the Mongols have conquered Europe? w/ Jack Wilson -- JFT Ep22

Author: Michael November 3, 2025 Duration: 2:45:34

Jack Wilson (Mongol EXPERT) joins me to explore the history of European-Mongol conflict between the 1240s and 1280s and to use what we know of what did happen to inform the often-speculated question: Could the Mongols have conquered Europe?After you listen to the episode, let me know what you think!You can learn much, much more about the Mongols at Jack’s youtube channel You can also click here to follow him on XAnd you can click here to subscribe for free to my substackAnd lastly you can check out the sponsor of this episode, Cards of History here

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Michael hosts Memory Medieval Podcast, a series of thoughtful conversations that dig into how people lived, thought, and organized their worlds a thousand years ago. Rather than just listing dates and battles, this podcast explores the textures of daily life, the evolution of cultural ideas, and the complex structures of society that defined the medieval period. Each episode features a different historian or expert, leading to organic discussions that can jump from analyzing a single manuscript to debating broad social transformations across centuries. You’ll hear about the stories we tell ourselves about the past and how our modern memory of the Middle Ages is constantly being reshaped. The tone is more like a deep dive with curious friends than a formal lecture, making the distant past feel surprisingly immediate and relevant. For anyone with an interest in the roots of our contemporary world, this podcast offers a nuanced and engaging doorway into a fascinating era. Find more from Michael and his guests through the Substack linked to the show.
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