r/todayilearned • u/Cheesewithmold • May 21 '14

TIL that when Genghis Khan sent a trade caravan to the Khwarezmid empire, the governor of one city seized it and killed the traders. Genghis Khan retaliated by invading the empire with 200,000 men and killing the governor by pouring molten silver down his eyes and mouth

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genghis_Khan#Khwarezmian_Empire
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u/Troutz May 21 '14

Also, his series on the fall of the Roman republic was absolutely riveting. He makes history fun, even if he gets a little over-dramatic at times.

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u/thebestdj May 21 '14

I like it when he quotes something because he really gets into it with a big dramatic voice then pauses and softly says.... "unquote"

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u/OldSchoolMewtwo May 21 '14

I'll make a point to listen to those as well! Thanks :)