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Interview with Genghis Caravansary
I recognize what you are reasoning. Genghis died in the twelvemonth 1227. That’s most 800 years agone. Truthful. Simply in that location suffer been many noteworthy unexampled developments in cryogenic enquiry that you May non be cognisant of. I knowledgeable late of Genghis’ defrosted re-emersion and was fortunate to contract this one question with him in front the paparazzi descended. Herewith is our conversation direct.
me – Squeamish to get together you, Saturnia pavonia Caravansary. (I love that sounds spare just I didn’t jazz how else to accost him). May I bid you Genghis?
Genghis – If you like, although my very call is Jenghiz Khan.
me – That’s an interesting constitute. What does it entail?
Genghis – Cursed if I have sex. My father, Yesugei Borjigin, and my mother, Ho’elen, called me. But it was actually operose for me ontogeny up when my friends started with all those ‘Yo, momma,’ jokes. You give the sack easy reckon how they truncated my momma’s distinguish.
me – Oh, yes. It seems masses had uncommon name calling in those years.
Genghis – Truly? What nearly Gentlewoman Smitten? Duchess O’Plainspoken? frogdropping? de Grecian? Sweetsusie? Epigramman? Prettydarkhorse? Are those rough-cut name calling?
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Early Years
me – Beneficial point, Genghis. Where were you born?
Genghis – In Hentley province, Mongolia almost the Onon River. Around 1162. I can’t be sure of the day of the month since they didn’t hold back selfsame serious records then. You could birdcall Andy Rooney. He mightiness call up.
me – Did you consume whatever siblings?
Genghis – Whatsoever what?
me – Whatever brothers or sisters?
Genghis – Surely. I was the oldest with three brothers, Imaad, Khajiun, and Temüge, and peerless sister, Temulin, as swell as deuce half-brothers, Bekhter and Belgutei.
It was jolly crowded organic process up in that belittled yurt. We would completely deliver been quiescence in nonpareil bonk . . . if beds had been made-up. Only I knew I would ain a bigger yurt ane sidereal day.
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me – Wherefore is that?
Genghis – When I was Born I was keeping a big rip clot in my fist – that’s a Maker gestural that I was bound to ruler the largest world-wide empire e’er accomplished. Similar Rhode Island.
me – Dependable to have it away. I feature record that the Geographical region tribes were nomads. So you moved just about a good deal?
Genghis – yeah, my early eld were hard. Today, children drama games corresponding ‘Duck, Duck, Goose, Enshroud and Attempt or Red Rover’. When I was young, we played ‘Duck, Duck, Kill the Goose, Veil and Stab, or Marxist Rover, Red River Rover, Your Aliveness is Over’.
My Fatherhood delivered me to the class of my future married woman when I was only if ball club days quondam as start of a pre-staged marriage concord. I was hypothetical to hold out thither running for my future tense father-in-constabulary until I reached the senesce eld of 12 and got married.
That didn’t encounter because my Church Father WHO was lead of the Borjigin kin was poisoned on his journeying dwelling house by the abutting Tatars in retaliation for his raids against them. I believe they served him a pizza with uncollectible mushrooms. This gave me a decriminalise take to be my clan’s chief, simply the clan refused to be led by a pre-teenaged and derelict me and my sept.
me – That’s rattling ruffianly.
Genghis – You get no idea! For the next few years, my class and I were very short nomads bread and butter on wilderness fruits, fish, diminished game, and scores of marmots.
me – Marmots?
Genghis – We known as them marmots. You call off them orotund rats. I moldiness allow in that unrivaled prison term I ‘lost it” when we all were starving and my half-brother, Bekhter, didn’t want to share his hunting spoils with the rest of us. I fought him and he died. I did what I had to do and became head of the family.
me – Did your mother ever forgive you?
Khulan Chuluun who played the role of Genghis’ wife, Borte, in the movie, “Mongol”
Genghis – Yes, she understood and she was the one who taught me how to survive in the harsh world we were living in. She taught me the importance of trust and independence. She used to say, “Temujin, recall you throw no companions merely your shadower.” That didn’t make much sense to me when I was young but later I realized she meant be your own man and don’t trust completely anyone but yourself..
She also explained the realities of the political climate in Mongolia with its many separate and antagonistic clans. Much like your Democrats and Republicans and the Coffee Party.
me – I think you are referring to the Tea Party. Moving on, what would you say is the most important lesson you learned from your mother?
Genghis – The importance of making alliances with others was a lesson I never forgot. Two of my future generals, Jeime and Bo’orchu, joined my family and together with my four brothers and the rest of my clan formed the beginning of my army.
me – Did you get married?
Genghis – Yes. I married Borte of the Konkirat tribe when I was 16. It was one of those tribal alliances. She was later kidnapped in a raid by the Merkit tribe and I rescued her from her new, temporary Merkit husband with the help of my friends. When I became Emperor she was my only empress but I had several other wives as well – tradition, you know. There was Ujin, Kulan, Yisugen,Yisui – I can’t remember them all.
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I loved Borte the most but our first child, Jochi, was born less than nine months after I rescued her from the Merkits so there was always that little nagging doubt in my mind. We had three more sons too: Chagatai. Ögedei, and Tolui.
Note: Genghis Khan also had many other children with his other wives, but they were excluded from succession, and records on what daughters he may have had are scarce. No surprise.
me – When did you become a Khan?
Genghis – When I was 27 I was elected Khan by my clan and I gave the best jobs to my relatives and most loyal followers. As we conquered more and more people I didn’t follow custom by looting and leaving. Instead I assimilated them into my growing Mongol army I was listening to television recently and heard your president say,” Punish your enemies and repay your friends.” He got that line from me. That was my philosophy.
A few years later I was confirmed as Chingis Khaan (Genghis Khan) or leader of all Mongolia. My army grew and grew to the point where they were unbeatable. I united the Mongol tribes and forged a powerful army based on meritocracy, and became one of the most successful military leaders in history.
We went on to conquer central Asia, the Middle East and the Caucasus. In fact – a little PR here – in a span of just 25 years, my horsemen conquered a larger area with greater population than the Romans did in 400 years.
The movie, “Mongol” was nominated for an Oscar in 2007
me – That really is remarkable. Genghis, are you aware that some historians have characterized you as a barbarian who was evil, cruel and brutal? They say you slaughtered the inhabitants of entire villages if they resisted you.
Genghis – I behaved no differently than other conquerors at that time. I was no more cruel, just more successful. And the people in the villages and towns were warned beforehand by my advance publicity crew not to resist.
me – You had an advance publicity crew? Like the one used by the circus?
Genghis – Yes, where do you think P. T. Barnum learned that strategy? My crew spread gossip and scare tactics in advance so that villagers would be more frightened, surrender quickly and less bloodshed would take place.
I knew what my people wanted – they wanted everything in life that is good and nothing that is bad. I knew I could not promise that so instead I pledged to share both the sweet and the bitter of life with them. I constantly made alliances – I didn’t want to end up being poisoned like my father. And I attacked anyone who posed a serious threat. Just like the politicians today do on television. They learned that from me, too.
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Key Achievements
me – Which are your proudest achievements?
Genghis – Well, recently I met George Bush. That’s him in the photo with me.
me – No, I meant back in the day.
Genghis – Most people don’t know this but I helped create a writing system for the Mongolian language based on the existing Uyghur script, developed a paper currency, and created the first ever Pony Express to communicate with my warriors in the field.
As I encountered new cultures, I adopted or adapted their best practices, and constantly updated my tactics and strategies. Steve Jobs learned that from me.
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Great Yasa Code
I was responsible for bringing Law to my people. I never learned to read and write, too busy catching marmots for food. So I had one of my teacher-followers inscribe on scrolls a code of laws known as the Great Yasa. Roughly translated, this Mongol code included the following:
• The spoils of war – we used to call it booty although I discovered it has a new meaning now – were divided evenly among all my warriors regardless of their status.
• A soldier may get drunk no more than three times a month.
• After the death of his father, a son may dispose of the father’s wives, all except his mother; he may marry them or give them in marriage to others.
• An adulterer is to be put to death without any regard as to whether he is married or not.
• Whoever is guilty of sodomy is to be put to death.
• All Mongols are ordered to present all their daughters to the Khan at the beginning of each year that he might choose some of them for himself and his children. (January was my favorite month).
• Children born of a concubine are to be considered as legitimate
• Whoever urinates into water or ashes is also to be put to death.
• The kidnapping of women is forbidden. (Borte, my bride, had been kidnapped and my mother, Ho’elen, had been kidnapped from her husband by Yesugei, my father!)
• Respect all religions, the aged and the poor. (I myself worshipped the sky).
• Whoever takes goods on credit and becomes bankrupt, then again takes goods and again becomes bankrupt, then takes goods again and yet again becomes bankrupt is to be put to death after he third time. (No sissy credit cards in my kingdom).
There were many more laws as well and whoever violates these commands is put to death.
Secret Burial Site
me – Speaking of death, the mystery of where you were buried has long intrigued historians. Do you know where that secret burial site was?
Genghis – I’m not certain but I did meet Jimmy Hoffa. He was buried right next to me.
me – you met Jimmy Hoffa? Where? Where?
. . . and then I woke up!
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Footnote:
Genghis Khan’s descendants lengthened the conglomerate and well-kept business leader in the neighborhood for several centred years, in civilizations in which harems and concubines were the norm. And the males were exceedingly fertile. His firstborn Son is reported to get had 40 sons. His grandson, Kublai Khan, World Health Organization effected the Yuan Dynasty in China, had 22 legalise sons, and was reported to make added 30 virgins to his hareem apiece year.
Genghis May hold through with to a greater extent than principle the largest empire in the earthly concern. According to a lately promulgated biology study, he May make helped people it, as well. Most 8% of the workforce bread and butter in the erstwhile Mongol Empire sway y-chromosomes that are near very. That translates to just about 16 million descendants life today.
Sources: Mayell, Hillary, “National Geographic News.” 2003.
Ratchnevsky, St. Paul. ”Genghis Khan: His Life-time and Bequest.” Blackwell Publishing, 1991.
Weatherford, Jackstones. “Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World.” Threesome Rivers Press, 2005.
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drbj and sherry
4 age agone from south Florida
So discriminate to encounter you, Movement. Glad you institute this hub as well as close to young selective information close to Genghis. He was, as you pointed out, a almost remarkable drawing card who left hand a figure of legacies for his populate. Story has tended to underrate his determine.
Locomotive
4 long time ago
Haha, really Nice historic sum-up. Berth on on everything that I knew some Genghis Caravansary n then around that i did non love roughly him. Real cagey way of life of you to cut down manoeuvre his “World population reduction”, n I mustiness agree with you although infinite lives were bemused due to Genghis, thither was forever a horse sense of righteousness with this singular historical form. He genuinely believed the total universe should be cooperative n support in harmony with him watching supra. With him it’s like, alright, Hera are the Pentateuch n purnishments if you infract it. It’s ironical that this so named Tyrant got the constabulary shoot down correctly. or so purnishments are rough for the crime? Perhaps….only if ane butt decimate the high-risk seeds, he would prevent castatrophies. Gengish’s Empire is the lesser of the two evils compared to the Papistic Conglomerate IMO.
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drbj and sherry
8 old age ago from southward Florida
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John Sarkis
8 geezerhood agone from Los Angeles, CA
drbj, you’re parabolic manner mother wit of sense of humor is exhilarating; you’re a selfsame talented writer.
Voted up and interesting
John
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drbj and sherry
8 geezerhood ago from south Florida
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The Caravanserai May get been illiterate but he was brilliant in military machine scheme and obsessed an congenital knowledge of what his people required.
Thank you, m’luv, for finding him and for wholly the tiptop adjectives and Up balloting. You asked, why did he cite Coffee tree Party instead of Tea leaf Political party? He did . . . because he could! 🙂
Derdriu
8 days ago
DrBJ, This is my best-loved of whole your fascinating, humorous, instructive interviews. In particular, I enjoyed the comparisons ‘tween then and today in politico-economical strategies and through with name calling. Also, I liked your delivery the approach PR of Genghis Khan footloose and fancy-full-of-the-moon of protecting Mongolic language civilisation through and through territorial reserve subjection.
Genghis was an somebody of his times and totally times as well as a individual on the far side the constraints of time in his perceptiveness of class and friends, toilsome work, nature and simpleness. In footing of cruelty, I privilege him all over my to the lowest degree favourite monarchs, William of Normandie and Matilda of Flanders.
Thank you for sharing, voted up + totally (of feed since it’s DrBJ).
Respectfully, Derdriu
P.S. Wherefore did Genghis tell Coffee berry Political party alternatively of Tea Party?
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drbj and sherry
8 age agone from South Florida
Thank you, awayre, for determination Genghis and your form comments. ‘Awe-inspiring hub’ is ane of my all-clock favorites. So is ‘meter reading Sir Thomas More of what I compose.’ And thanks for the Up! Genghis thanks you, as well.
Bhavesh Naik
8 days ago from Maryland, USA
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drbj and sherry
8 geezerhood ago from Dixieland Florida
Nice to see you, soumen. Scorn his methods which were usual in his time, Genghis was revered by his mass. Give thanks you for the sojourn and your ‘come in alive’ annotate. The consultation expressive style is one of my favorites – give thanks you for appreciating it.
soumentheanimater
8 days ago
Genghis Caravansary was a barbarous drawing card. He encircled with many slaughter. Killed yard of masses. I beloved to sleep with nearly history, merely you give made it seed awake. The question way is selfsame swell done.
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drbj and sherry
8 years agone from south Florida
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Thank you for determination this audience and the UP. Immediately you alone have virtually 19 More of these Interviews to translate. 🙂
Linda Bilyeu
8 age ago from Orlando, FL
Hi!!! How interesting!! I just now noticed you interviewed yourself in your profile!! I’ve been interviewing since I was just about 10 old age sure-enough…I was e’er a nosy, curious minor and that’s how I got my early soubriquet the “Queen Of Questions.” Interesting how you carry your interviews. Considerably through. I don’t make love how I didn’t notice these ahead. Voted UP!!!:)
ED Kassner
8 eld ago
(drbj) Once again I tell unto you and bestow MANY THANKS —- THEN– “SO BE IT”— And ALLWAYS SHALL BE—“AS WRITEN THIS-8th MONTH 7th DAY OF OUR LORD 2011-AD.-ED.
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drbj and sherry
8 years ago from south Florida
You know I will stay happy with clever commenters like yourself finding me, Ed, and leaving perspicacious remarks. Delighted you are having a blast reading my stuff – may you live long in good health and prosper.
I have spoken!
ED Kassner
8 years ago
Thanks (drbj)You are of VERY sharp wit and so entertaining to read.I get this feeling that you could sometimes put a pie like this(KHAN MAN) in the window for someone like me to bite on.If so or if not its a blast to be able to play.Thanks again and continue to stay happy.ED.
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drbj and sherry
8 years ago from south Florida
Now that was a pistol, Ed, NOT a cheap shot. You’re firing on all eight cylinders, my man. Genghis was a Khan Man – now why didn’t I think of that?
Ed Kassner
8 years ago
HI (DRBJ) One of my favoriate parts was his ability to send in people ahead of the attack and scare the hell out of the defenders so as to avoid bloodshed. A real KAHN MAN.( CHEAP SHOT)Great article thanks again.ED.
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drbj and sherry
8 years ago from south Florida
Hi, upal, nice to see you here. I couldn’t communicate with Genghis via FB – he didn’t know how to read. Although he helped to create a language when he became Khan. I had to use my supernatural ESP power to learn about his life and times. I’m delighted that this hub may provide the impetus for you to read about him again.
Ashraf Mir
8 years ago from Dhaka
I have a question, how did you communicate with emperor Genghis Khan? Was it a face book communication? You have recalled my memory of history I read that in his biography early of my school level. After reading this hub article I wish to read that book again.
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drbj and sherry
8 years ago from south Florida
Oh, you’re living dangerously, Ghost 32, with two bankruptcies to your credit. Or would the appropriate term be to your debit?
Not surprised at all that Gore may have channeled Genghis – some of his utterances have been ‘out of this world.’
Thanks for finding this and your literate comments. It’s my pleasure to meet you.
Ghost32
8 years ago
Temujin was far too modest in this interview. I have it on good authority that Al Gore got the ideas for both the Internet and global warming from the Great Khan as well.
Voted Up and Across. I particularly liked the fact that a man was not put to death until his third bankruptcy, especially I’ve only had two of those….
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Hail and welcome, lovely Duchess. I am honored by your presence. Especially since you loved my history lesson and were kind enough to leave all those delicious comments. Thank you. You inspire me to even greater heights. Well, maybe not great heights, but definitely large hills!
Duchess OBlunt
9 years ago
A very thorough, and delightful history lesson drbj. I always loved history, but you have made it come alive. This is better than watching the movie. Love the humor.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Thank you, christophe. ‘Brilliant and awesome’ – two of my very favorite Hub adjectives. Now you are one of my favorites, too. 🙂
Christopher Antony Meade
9 years ago from Gillingham Kent. United Kingdom
Brilliant. It is hard to decide which of your interviews is best, this one or Dracula. I shall settle for saying they are both awesome. Thank you.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Yes, katie, Genghis’ mom seemed to be a very wise woman. She realized, because of the age they were living in, that her son would live longer if he only trusted his shadow.
Thank you immensely for such awesome comments – all true of course.
‘Brilliant and widely creative’, eh? Come back – any time. Peace upon you, too, my dear.
Katie McMurray
9 years ago from Westerville
WOW, none but your shawdow indeed, it seems as though he lived by this, little did he know his shawdow would be lurking about all these years later. Your a brillant and widely creative mind who just keeps getting better. I love this interviewing segment look forward to reading the others. Thanks so your craft it’s a pleasure. Peace 🙂
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Thank you, Micky, for visiting and your approving comments. Like you, I enjoy my educational history laced with humor. Makes it much more palatable and memorable. Try not to miss my other “undead” Interviews – I would appreciate your views.
Micky Dee
9 years ago
Very funny and educational. I’ll always prefer to read history like this! Thank you!
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Thank you, moncrieff, for both your visit and your literate comments. I was pleasantly surprised by your reference to Lev Vygotsky since many in the U.S. may not be aware of his brilliant (to me) social psychology theories.
Makes one wonder, doesn’t it, who was Genghis’ mentor?
moncrieff
9 years ago from New York, NY
I solemnly welcome this hub for it expands people’s understanding of other nations and cultures! I’m acutely aware that people can break their tongues by trying to pronounce those Mongolian names… Nevertheless, as Vygotsky taught us, developing one’s language one enhances their thinking.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Actually, ah, the photo of Genghis with Bush took place at the Sundance Film Festival. Genghis was there hoping to persuade Robert Redford to film the story of his life. Working title is “Road to Outer Mongolia.”
Thanks a bunch for the “kooky nonsense” comment. As for the “idiot” designation – I’m truly honored. It’s a step above my former cognomen – imbecile.
attemptedhumour
9 years ago from Australia
I’m sure he was at the Khan film festival talking to Elvis. Great hub full of daft nonsense that idiots like you and I thrive on. Cheers
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Hi, Jeremey, nice to see you here. Thank you for the good luck wishes. The nomination for “overstep of the class” came as a complete surprise to me. Didn’t even know it existed. 🙂
Jeremey
9 years ago from Arizona
Good luck with your “go past of the class” nomination!
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Welcome, saleheensblog, nice to meet you. Thank you for stopping by and your gracious comments. Delighted you like the hub, the videos, the information and the “awesome” layout. No thanks are necessary, it was my pleasure!
saleheensblog
9 years ago from Dhaka,Bangladesh
I like the hub and the videos. You have taught really well and the layout was awesome. thanks for all these information
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Wow, ‘magisterial’ and ‘humbling’ in the same sentence. I am honored by your presence and your literate comments. Do hope you are not still sleeping in that marketplace tub and carrying your lantern around in the daytime.
Thank you for finding me and the good luck wishes. Happy to make your acquaintance.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Welcome, 25, hope you don’t mind my using your nickname. How nice to see you here and I’m delighted you “loved” my dialogue-rich historical hub. And “enjoyable,” too. You always know the right things to say. 🙂
diogenes
9 years ago from UK and Mexico
A magisterial effort. Humbling, really. Of course, where I stand, Genghis won’t arrive for a few thousand years. I’m not surprised, though, man is ever so: we sue for peace and keep making weapons. I must return to my barrel and meditate on all this….Good luck in the vote…you have mine. Diogenes
twentyfive
9 years ago
Loved how you put it in dialogue. It’s a very enjoyable read 😉
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Melinda, m’luv,
Delighted you found time to join the party. The episode free gems no human verification 2019 about Genghis holding the blood clot in his fist is true. The allusion to “Rhode Island” may be fictional. But you enjoyed it. That’s all that matters.
Thanks for the well done. The pleasure is all mine.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Nice to meet you and your hard-to-forget biblical name, burning bush.
Thanks for your perceptive comments. If you are thinking of reading up on Dracula alias Vlad the Impaler, I can save you time and effort. That lovable Transylvania character is next to be interviewed.
Happy you found Genghis “pleasurable.” His enemies might not have shared your view.:)
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Hello, ladyjane. Delighted you had such a good laugh, and you are on the mark about growing up in the yurt. Mud floor, no heat, rain as the only running water, etc.
No problem yet with forgetting long dreams. If I do, I just make up the parts I don’t remember.
Thank you for the “brilliant,” the rated up and pushing all my buttons. You have permission to push them all any time, anywhere. Cheers to you, too.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Hi, Audrey, So glad you found Genghis; it wouldn’t have been the same without you visiting and leaving your lovable comments.
Really appreciate you appreciating the finer things like my zingers interspersed with historical facts like GK’s advance publicity crew, his bullying by “yo mamma” comments, etc.
Funny, but when I read his rule about punishment by death of those who urinate on ashes, I, too, thought it was a bit harsh even by Mongolian standards. But Christpher, a few comments before you, explained that wood and dung for fire-starting might have been in short supply, so putting out a fire could have been a dastardly deed.
Delighted you did not mind the poke since you know it is my extreme pleasure to “topnotch you up” at each and every opportunity.
Thanks for finding the way and the “masterpeice” remark. You’re the one!
msorensson
9 years ago
lolol…Well done!!
I love this part “When I was born I was belongings a magnanimous rakehell curdle in my clenched fist – that’s a Creator sign on that I was bound to dominion the largest man empire of all time established. Care Rhode Island.”
Thank you drbj…:-)
burning bush
9 years ago
I am currently reading a biography of Ghengis Khan. Would have been much quicker and more informative to have read this hub. Very enjoyable. Thanks.
ladyjane1
9 years ago from Texas
Oh this is brilliant lady I laughed all the way through it, I especially like the yert and I guess I would have been grumpy too if I had to grow up in one. Btw you have long dreams I cant remember half of mine although I know I have them they seem to be fading out as I get older. Rated up and pushed your buttons as well. cheers.
Audrey Kirchner
9 years ago from Washington
I have no clue how I missed this and oh my gosh – you are too funny for words (as we all know already). I love how you give us the facts but then you put in all the zingers. Gotta love the advance publicity folks and the ‘yo mamma’ references.
I also kinda like those rules of life….any adulterer should be put to death – regardless of being married or not – sounds good to me! Also he who urinates in ashes or water, maybe a little harsh but guess it would teach other people to not do it, eh?
Also love the Coffee Party…..god you crack me up! Thanks for giving me a poke on my hub and so glad I read these…..these are masterpieces!
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Wow, thank you GG. I’ve always believed that history or almost any other subject, except perhaps calculus, is more palatable when delivered with a light touch. Thank you for the visit and the “inventive.”
Now you can visit China again with all this added info.
Kelly Kline Burnett
9 years ago from Madison, Wisconsin
drbj,
Wow! Are you inventive! Great way to present history. Thank you! Wish I had read this before my travels to China.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Thank you for visiting, Christopher. You have now become my “go-to” person for relatively obscure, until now, facts about the danger of urinating on fires, either active or passive.
I appreciate the information and am extremely thankful we no longer have to cook with cow, yak, camel or any other dung. Speaking of dung, which I am not wont to do, take a look at my hub on “The Dung Beetling.”
Thanks for your perspicacious comments.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Hi, Dimi. What loot? I don’t know anything about any loot. My lips are sealed. Forgive me If I am not available for s while. I’m taking a trip – a long trip.
BTW, do you know where I can find a book that translates Uyghur to English?
Christopher Price
9 years ago from Vermont, USA
Great hub, and I really liked the video clip…enough that I want to see the whole movie.
The death sentence for urinating on ashes likely came from the difficulty of starting a fire from scratch. Any embers and charcoal-like chunks left at the bottom of a fire pit would help to expidite the starting of the next fire. Many desert and plains areas also have little wood or fuel for fires. Cow, yak and camel dung is a common fuel for cooking fires and will absorb moisture more readily than wood. Pissing on the unburned fuel lingering in the ashes would be very wasteful and a bit like spitting in the soup. Creating a harsh penalty prevents anyone urinating on any fires…ever. And urine steam can be pretty stinky after a night of fermented yak milk.
Cheers.
CP
De Greek
9 years ago from UK
Ho0w did I miss this???
Please ask him where the loot is :-)))
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Hello, jacob – the thanks are mine. Thanks for the visit and finding the hub “interesting.” Nice to have you stop by.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Hi, miclee, thanks for the “ha has, the discriminate and luving it.” I aim to please.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Hello, UAG. Welcome. “Substantially organized,” eh? That’s a smashing comment.
Short, but smashing. Thank you.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Hello, Wesman, how nice to meet you. Thanks for both stopping by and following.
And the “awesome” comment is appreciated. Thank you for that, too. And the reference to Conn Igguiden – I will find some of his work to read, too.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
susie, you got me with that mental picture of marmots roasting over an open fire. I spose it’s OK if you’re not roasting them in your fireplace. Ugh!
Funny you should mention students lining up for droves for my classes. I taught a college class in “Self-asserting Behavior” expecting perhaps 12 or 15 females to sign up. Turns out the class size was 75 – with 3/4 of them males. Had to move the class from a small classroom to an auditorium. That was an eye-opener for me. I guess word got around that I could make a serious subject interesting.
Still trying to do that today. Thank you for the visit and the delicious comments. “brainpower and tidings.” I can go for another week on those alone. 🙂
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
K9keystrokes – since your name indicates you are a friend of canines, then I am a friend of yours.
Thanks for your kind comments – it’s my pleasure to meet you.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Ah, BJ, my namesake. Where have you been? I’ve missed your smiling visage.
“Diverting and info interracial together” – that’s one of my favorite occupations. Thank you for noticing and commenting.
Don’t be a stranger. 🙂
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Thank you, Feline Prophet for enjoying my hub so much you didn’t want me to wake up. What a compliment!
Feel free to return any time, and take a look at my second historical effort: “Interview with Napoleon Bonaparte.”
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Hi, Trinsick, so nice to meet you. You are so right – Genghis was a fascinating ruler who despite his lack of education turned out to be an extremely intelligent leader.
Did you dress up that day in History class as Genghis? What a fun idea. Cheers to your teacher.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
My dear Colin – How do I count the ways that I enjoy our interactions and reading the sublime comments you post on my fortunate hubs? As well as reading your stunning, ingenious poetry on your hubs.
I am truly blessed and I do appreciate you and your generosity in allowing me to post my attempted poetic gems (?) on your genuine poetic hubs.
You nailed the essence of my existence – inform, educate and entertain simultaneously. Delighted you discovered that.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed this effort re Genghis. Take a look at my second edition – the interview with Napoleon Bonaparte and let me know what you think. 🙂
Siny J
9 years ago from Delhi, India
interesting hub
Thanks
miclee
9 years ago
Hahaah , nice buddy. I luv it
Used Acoustic Gui
9 years ago from New Zealand
Well organised!
Wesman Todd Shaw
9 years ago from Kaufman, Texas
You scored an “awesome” for this one, and a new “follower.”
I loved Conn Iggulden’s series on the Kahn who lived in Gers.
Sweetsusieg
9 years ago from Michigan
Marmots? Hmmm, I have a few here, wonder if they taste better fried or roasted over an open fire? I should probably fatten them up a bit before Thanksgiving!
You should have been a teacher!! They would have lined up for your classes in droves, no matter what the lessons.
I can only imagine the interview that will one day happen when someone comes to you for it! They will have to use a video recorder as well as a tape recorder to make sure and get all the good parts!!!
You never cease to amaze me with your wit and intelligence.
GREAT HUB!!!
India Arnold
9 years ago from Northern, California
What a great idea for a hub. Wonderfully presented and interesting.
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BJBenson
9 years ago from USA
I know that you know by now that I surprise you once in a while. One of my favorite books I have read was a military book on the battle technique of Khan. He was something else.
I really did like this hub. Thank you for the fun and info mixed together.
Feline Prophet
9 years ago
Mongolian history! You never really know what you’ll find on HP! Too bad you woke up, drbj! 🙂
Trinsick
9 years ago from Cali
I did a report on Genghis Khan in 6th grade, we dressed up like people from history and acted like a wax museum. Fascinating man.
epigramman
9 years ago
…well you know the epigramman would love this one – and to be mentioned in the same breath as G. Khan on a stellar hub by DRBJ – well it doesn’t get any better than that – you have a lot of wonderful and essential hubs but I’d have to say this is my favorite so far – a very creative and irreverent idea but yet you teach us so much about his factual life with great images and videos it’s just too hard to resist – so I would call this your masterpiece with the inimitable ability you have to educate and entertain at the same time – and not everyone can do this sort of thing – but you do it so well …. and of course your comments to me as you know (and to others who must read them) are little poetic gems ……lucky me to have you do so!
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Thank you, substance, a comment of substance from a commenter of substance. Doesn’t get much better than that. FYI – M. Bonaparte is the next emperor I will exhume.
substance
9 years ago
great article
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Thank you, sheila, for enjoying everything I write. I enjoy hearing from you.
An interview with Napoleon and one with Marco Polo? Why not? I’ll add them to my list which is getting longer and longer. But I’m happy to get the suggestions. Thanks for visiting and commenting. 🙂
sheila b.
9 years ago
Enjoyed this, as I enjoy everything you write. I noticed you commented you might do an interview with Bonaparte. That would be great. Marco Polo is another charcter who might have a lot to say, and I’d really be interested in what he would tell you.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Delighted to meet you, almasi. Thank you for “loving my penning vogue.” That, of course, is why I love you! 🙂
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Thank you, Big John, for taking the time to visit and educate me on the meaning of Temujin in Mongolian. “Iron” is a very appropriate name for Genghis – he had the will and drive of iron that an emperor must have. And I WAS wondering – couldn’t find it anywhere.
almasi
9 years ago
Love your writing style.
Big John
9 years ago
Temujin is the period dialect of Mongolian for “Iron,” in case you were wondering.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
What a nifty comment, glenn – “beingness funny story patch falling noesis.” That’s precisely the point of what I try to do to make history appealing and memorable.
Delighted you caught my drift. It’s a pleasure to meet you and thanks for your perceptive comment.
Create a series? That’s a nifty idea, too. Perhaps I shall.
glenn wallace
9 years ago
Being funny while dropping knowledge – not easy to do! This hub was delightful. You should do a whole series!
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Yes, nicomp, Delaware does need some help.
Of course, the meanie, Wrath of Khan, is related to Genghis. He’s the one who makes the number of descendants reach the total of 16 million.
And you don’t have to steal the format. I will gladly sell it to you. Look for it on ebay soon. 🙂
nicomp really
9 years ago from Ohio, USA
Rhode Island is probably better off without Mr. Khan, but Delaware might benefit from a change in leadership.
Is the mean guy from Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan related to Genghis ?
Oh, by the way, I plan to steal this format very soon. 🙂
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Hello, dear Andria, I’ve missed you. I am enamored of your wonderfully sublime comments, dare I say literally, your little frog “droppings”.
You do know how to turn a phrase replete with smashing adjectives: “clever, entertaining, enjoyable, downright treat, wonderfully, beautifully and the fabulous drbj-amply through with.”
Thank you, thank you, you’re the one m’luv, with utter class. 🙂
Andria
9 years ago
Clever, entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable drbj. One of the best hubs I’ve read in ages. Loving history as I do, this was an absolute treat. Wonderfully, beautifully … drbj-fully done. Utter class 🙂
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Ah, mystery lady, you discovered my secret, sort of. Although I have never been a teacher per se, I have taught various and sundry subjects as a professor and seminar leader. And I learned early on, the best way to keep a student motivated and AWAKE is to inject humor and laughter wherever possible. So I try to do that with my hubs, too, if it’s applicable.
Thanks for noticing that and the “delightful” and “masterful” adjectives.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Hi, Art, I could never be as fantastic as you – especially with your tattoo graphics and videos. Thanks for the “awesome” and “brilliantly presented”. You are welcome to return – any time.
Hope your weekend is awesome – just don’t break the hearts of too many of those lil red-headed gals.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Yo, Debbie. Re your question about the umbilical cord necktie at birth, I know that in the middle ages a child born with a caul (part of the amniotic sac) on his or her head was thought to be destined for great things just like ole Genghis with his blood clot.
So can I expect you to run for high office soon?
I have considered doing hubs on other famous long-gone historical figures so ole Bonaparte may be added to that list.
In the meantime, thanks for your generous comments – “brilliant” and “fantastic” are some of my faves.
mysterylady 89
9 years ago from Florida
This was absolutely delightful, drbj! I agree with other hubbers’ comments. You would have been one hell of a good teacher. You could have written a rather boring historical hub, but your combining history with humor was masterful!
BadCompany77.
9 years ago
Totally awesome idea moi friend and brilliantly presented but be careful now with the 2 way conversations, dont want ya turning into me lol, enjoy yer weekend, great idea !!
debbiesdailyviews
9 years ago
Oh my Giddy Aunt, That was brilliant to the highest degree.
We learn great things from you our Teacher.
You know when you said Big G’s sign tha he was to ruel the world was due to the fact he was born with a blood clot ( i’ve just done the sign that goes with the last two words. Ya know snappin me fingers in the air. ” what ya no ” yo yo maaaaan, ) ( sorry )
in his hand. Well I was born with the cord around me Neck !
So what’s my divine right ! ? and before ya say it, I know it was to breath.
Any road up, please oh please O great Master of our Universe, ( well hubland )
Please do a Hub on Napoleon.
He is so great he doesn’t need his last name,
That reminds me. Do you think Dolly knows more on Geng, ( i feel I know him well enough now, Thanx to you )
than she lets on, cos she also gives all the jobs to all her relatives.
Fantastic Hub, you’re a Prince among Men. : ]
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
It’s my pleasure to include your link, James. I believe it gives my efforts the mark of respectability. 🙂
And if you would like to link mine to yours, be my guest.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
I enjoyed your rhyming comment, luabo, thank you. And those who know me have probably never seen me offended. Surprised and hysterical perhaps, but not offended.
So it’s no problem. Pleasure to meet you.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Hello, Successful Living, how nice to meet you here. Thank you for your gracious comments – “ingenious and creative” are two of my favorite adjectives.
I totally agree with you that if teachers would find more ways to inject a bit of humor into history lessons and such, there would be fewer students dropping out of school.
Come back and visit any time.
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drbj and sherry
9 years ago from south Florida
Thanks, AC, I made a slight mistake about the mole. I mentioned “The Wiz Olfactory organ Mole” but it is “The Raw Groin Rat” with the interview style I wanted to mention.
Just goes to prove I don’t know my mole from a hole in the ground. 🙂
James A Watkins
9 years ago from Chicago
You know, I somehow did not notice the link to my Hub. Thank you very much for that. I appreciate it. 😀
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