Anne F. Broadbridge: The rise and fall of the Mongol Empire

The rise and fall of the Mongol Empire

It was the largest contiguous land empire in history— stretching from Korea to Ukraine, and from Siberia to southern China. And was forged on the open plains. In the 12th century, the East Asian steppe was home to scattered groups of nomads who, by 1206, would be united under the innovative leadership of a man named Temujin. Anne F. Broadbridge details the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire. [Directed by Globizco Studios, narrated by Nishat Ruiter, music by Manuel Borda].

The Mongol Empire grew into the largest contiguous land empire, reaching from Korea to Ukraine and from Siberia to southern China. Born from scattered nomadic groups, it unified under revolutionary leadership, rewarding merit and scattering rivals among loyalists. After conquering vast territories, the Mongols fostered trade, allowed religious diversity, and valued skilled specialists. Although civil war later fractured the empire, its legacy of global influence and innovation remains extraordinary.