S01E01 Temujin: The Boy Who Will Be Khan
Chinggis Khan’s early years are recounted, including his family’s fall from power, survival against rival tribes, and alliances as a young warrior.
Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols
S01E04: The Unstoppable Empire
When an empire attacks the Mongols, Chinggis Khan incites a campaign that solidifies dominance in Persian lands. He names Ogedei as his successor.
Overview
A fearless warrior and ruthless conqueror, Genghis Khan’s epic rise and the Mongolian Empire’s incredible expansion are brought to thrilling life in this six-part series. Drawing on a new translation of “The Secret History of the Mongols,” the series reveals stunning insights into the life and many battles of the legendary ruler known widely as Genghis Khan.
Episodes
S01E02 The Rise of Chinggis Khan
Temujin’s powers grow as he battles with Jamuqa. He is exiled, but he returns to unify the Mongol tribes when he takes the title of Chinggis Khan.
S01E03 The Birth of The Empire
Chinggis Khan built power by building an army and eliminating rivals. He began conquests against the Tanguts and the Jin, expanding his empire.
S01E04 The Unstoppable Empire
When an empire attacks the Mongols, Chinggis Khan incites a campaign that solidifies dominance in Persian lands. He names Ogedei as his successor.
S01E05 The Rule of Ogedei
Ogedei is proclaimed ruler of the Mongol Empire. He conquers Armenia, Georgia, and the Jin Empire and builds the grand capital of Karakorum.
S01E06 Europe Under Siege
The Mongolian Empire took the lands of Russia and Europe, but Ogedei’s death triggered a struggle for succession over the largest empire in the world.
