Episode
#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
1:16:28
Published: Mon Oct 04 2021
Description
Dan Jones is a historian, TV presenter and an author. Dan took a break from walking about great British castles to write a book about the 1000 years of the Middle Ages. Knights and Templars and Monks and Mongols and Barbarians. Expect to learn why Genghis Khan was harder than Jocko Willink, Dan's best ever finish in Peloton, why I won't be allowed to go as a wizard to his imaginary medieval fancy dress party, just how bad a pandemic in the Middle Ages was, why Rome got rekt by climate change and much more... Sponsors: Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at http://bit.ly/modernwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 4.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy Powers & Thrones - https://amzn.to/3m6kXtc Follow Dan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/dgjones Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Historian Dan Jones speaks with the host about various topics such as Genghis Khan, the pandemic in the Middle Ages and Rome's climate change.
00:00 - 01:32 (01:32)
Summary
Historian Dan Jones speaks with the host about various topics such as Genghis Khan, the pandemic in the Middle Ages and Rome's climate change. Despite expectations of a historical treatise, Dan's sense of humor kept the conversation light and engaging.
Episode#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
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01:32 - 05:54 (04:21)
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Episode#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
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The Middle Ages contain some of the greatest hits of history and many important stories that are part of a national story, making it a significant period in history.
05:54 - 13:04 (07:09)
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The Middle Ages contain some of the greatest hits of history and many important stories that are part of a national story, making it a significant period in history.
Episode#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Roman Empire had a replicable political system with a pan-Roman culture that went beyond regional culture, allowing it to be one of the greatest powers in history, much larger than compared to the modern United States.
13:04 - 23:25 (10:21)
Summary
The Roman Empire had a replicable political system with a pan-Roman culture that went beyond regional culture, allowing it to be one of the greatest powers in history, much larger than compared to the modern United States.
Episode#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
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The speaker questions the comparison of David Blaine to cult leader David Koresh and suggests that endurance stunts and escapism have been a part of human curiosity since the days of Houdini.
23:25 - 28:33 (05:08)
Summary
The speaker questions the comparison of David Blaine to cult leader David Koresh and suggests that endurance stunts and escapism have been a part of human curiosity since the days of Houdini.
Episode#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
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The episode recounts some interesting stories involving Kiefer Sutherland's bodyguard, Mickey Rourke, and Charlie the hypnotist.
28:33 - 31:10 (02:36)
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The episode recounts some interesting stories involving Kiefer Sutherland's bodyguard, Mickey Rourke, and Charlie the hypnotist.
Episode#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker draws a comparison between the rise of Millwall FC's terrorist supporters and the conquests of Genghis Khan, stating that there is something inherently human that links the two phenomena despite their obvious differences.
31:10 - 37:23 (06:13)
Summary
The speaker draws a comparison between the rise of Millwall FC's terrorist supporters and the conquests of Genghis Khan, stating that there is something inherently human that links the two phenomena despite their obvious differences.
Episode#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Two people discuss what costumes they would wear to a hypothetical medieval fancy dress party, with options including knights, monks, and wizards.
37:23 - 39:04 (01:40)
Summary
Two people discuss what costumes they would wear to a hypothetical medieval fancy dress party, with options including knights, monks, and wizards.
Episode#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Justinianic Plague of the 6th century is hard to study, but experts have weighed the fragments of evidence to estimate its impact.
39:04 - 48:30 (09:26)
Summary
The Justinianic Plague of the 6th century is hard to study, but experts have weighed the fragments of evidence to estimate its impact. Meanwhile, the Cluniac monasticism that arose in the 10th century played a pivotal role in Western Europe, spreading across borders without regard for political rulers, and granting its leaders wealth and power comparable to those of political leaders.
Episode#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
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The Secret History is a highly offensive and damning account of Justinian and Theodore, that smears them and doesn't know what it's talking about most of the time.
48:31 - 52:28 (03:56)
Summary
The Secret History is a highly offensive and damning account of Justinian and Theodore, that smears them and doesn't know what it's talking about most of the time. This tell-all exposé is a character assassination and a mudslinging horror show of an account of the history of the Byzantine Empire.
Episode#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The development of armor and warfare technology, from chain mail to plate armor, enabled heavier fighting and larger armies.
52:29 - 1:01:17 (08:48)
Summary
The development of armor and warfare technology, from chain mail to plate armor, enabled heavier fighting and larger armies. As society becomes more innovative and knowledgeable, the thirst for knowledge and capability grows, leading to advancements in technology in various industries.
Episode#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
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Comedian Russell Kane discusses parenting techniques and the dangers of treadmills in this comedic podcast clip.
1:01:17 - 1:04:42 (03:24)
Summary
Comedian Russell Kane discusses parenting techniques and the dangers of treadmills in this comedic podcast clip.
Episode#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
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Dick Whittington was a legendary mayor of London who was also successful in different careers such as cloth trading, wine trading, and bail bondsman.
1:04:43 - 1:07:27 (02:44)
Summary
Dick Whittington was a legendary mayor of London who was also successful in different careers such as cloth trading, wine trading, and bail bondsman. He left a lot of money to London, which was used to build libraries, sewers, public toilets, social housing, and other public amenities.
Episode#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
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There has been a big resurgence of history content and interest with many broadcasters and outlets and a growing number of podcasts dedicated to historical themes.
1:07:28 - 1:15:01 (07:33)
Summary
There has been a big resurgence of history content and interest with many broadcasters and outlets and a growing number of podcasts dedicated to historical themes. The BBC History Extra is noted for its nimble approach to commissioning, while streaming platforms like Netflix are taking a hardcore dystopian approach to historical dramas.
Episode#380 - Dan Jones - Is Genghis Khan Harder Than Jocko Willink?
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In this podcast episode, Chris and Dan talk about their love for Peloton and recommend Dan's book, Powers and Thrones.
1:15:02 - 1:16:26 (01:23)
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In this podcast episode, Chris and Dan talk about their love for Peloton and recommend Dan's book, Powers and Thrones. Additionally, Chris promotes his website reading list and offers discounts on protein and Manscaped products.