The rule of threes applies here - this is the third of the Khan trilogy, and it is fittingly three hours of Mongol intrigue and interest, from Ogedai to Kublai. Plus we delve into some weird side tangents like the 1979 Eurovision song contest, Christian sectarianism, and why the Great Wall wasn't built to keep the rabbits out.

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Somewhere between Dan Carlin and George Carlin, professional comedian and history enthusiast Damian Smith regales with his favourite anecdotes from throughout the annals of time. These stories are fun, exciting, compelling, and quite often actually happened - for as Leo Ferre once said: ”you must believe in ancient history, even if it is not true.” Guaranteed at least 90% truth.

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