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Ghengis-Khan and the European Tatar-Mongols: A Three Part Course with Dr. Nina Wieda
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Our three-part course begins by providing historical background on the Medieval cultures of Europe and concludes with an analysis of the ways in which the Tatar-Mongol empire impacted European societies–in ways that we still see and feel today.
Led by an expert on Eurasian history, Nina Wieda, this course will illuminate the political and cultural impact of Ghengis-Khan's domination of Europe. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased ability to recognize the legacy of Tatar-Mongol rulers throughout present-day cities across the continent.
Our first discussion will provide historical background and contextualize the rise of the Empire. We will examine the geo-political structure of Medieval Europe on the eve of Ghengis-Khan's invasion, learn how he came into power, and study the first years of the conquest.
Lecture Two – Aftermath of the Invasion
Our second week together will illuminate the ways in which Ghengis-Khan's invasion (and the subsequent 300-year-long Mongol domination) changed the face of Europe. We'll consider physical artifacts and political outcomes that we can still see today.
Lecture Three – Tatar-Mongols that Remained in Europe
Our final conversation will focus on parts of the Mongol army that stayed behind in Europe and became the foundation of populations that still live there today. One of those populations is the Crimean Tatars, whose Khanate (1441 - 1783) became the longest-lived of the khanates that succeeded the Golden Horde empire. Another is Kalmyks, whose autonomous republic of Kalmykia remains the only Buddhist political entity in Europe.
Nina Wieda is a native of the Caucasus living in Chicago, USA. She holds a Ph.D. in Slavic from Northwestern University and an MA in Nationalism Studies from Central European University. Nina also has experience in journalism, advertising, and consumer research – her writing has been published in three languages. She wrote her Master's thesis about the Northern Caucasus region. Dr. Wieda currently teaches at Northwestern University near Chicago.
Are there additional Context seminars and courses being led by Dr. Wieda?
Yes! Dr. Wieda will be leading several virtual experiences in the coming weeks. Details are available here.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.