As a Mongolian, I can confirm that these sound about right. Lactose intolerant folks or vegetarians would have nothing to eat even now, especially deep in the countryside.
Yeah, im lactose intolerant. If i eat anything with milk i get diarrhea and sometimes vomit for days. Once i saw on the TV some mongolian people preparing food, i would not be able to eat half of the things they were making.
Milk is one food where the quality make a significant difference to how healthy it is. The milk you buy in store today doesn't qualify as food. The dairy the Mongolian consumed came from grassfed raw milk, were cultured, and probably had more of type A2 casein as opposite to A1 like most cow milk sold in the market today. Lactase help digest lactose, but is destroyed when pasteurized and the beneficial lacto bacteria in the cultured milk help you digest dairy without all the side effects.
I would love to have mongol diet, just for the fact that you eat alot of meat, and that juicy beef meat, oh lord. But yeah, I'm from Southeast Asia, so I'm stucked to rice lol.
The dish "Steak Tartar "(served in many restaurants) of raw meat and onions, is said to come from, the Tartars (aligned with the Mongols)who would soften tough pieces of meat under their saddles, while they rode. How the Tartars came up with mayonnaise and gherkins, for their famous sauce is beyond me
For those of you who are Danish (Jutlandish or willing to drive) Moesgaard Museum has an exhibition about nomadic tribes, focused on the mongols around Genghis and Kublai Khan, but also with mentions of the various religious aspects, foods and arrangement of the Yurt.
There is very special dish in Polish cuisine called "tatar". It means raw, fresh, minced meat with raw, fresh chopped to very small pieces onion and row egg smashed on the top. It's delicious! And it seems it is a heritage of cusine of steppe nomads who for centuries (from XIII untill XVIII century) used to fight with Poland.
They were in a ketogenic diet. No wonder that they could go without eating for days. It's normal for someone who consumes nearly zero carbs and whose metabolism is superbly fat-adapted.
@@antolimakrov5925 mongols didnt eat rice. In fact, northern chinese didnt as well. They also don’t eat a lot of it now. Go to north china or mongolia and you’ll see. Rice is south china and south east asian invention.
Connects a few culinary dots to see that the few veggie options that the Mongols had, like the onions, are what help make up "Mongolian Beef", a delicious dish commonly found at Chinese-American restaurants. Guess yummy recipes stick around in one form or another!
History of food is actually really interesting. Since subsistence living was the norm for the majority of humanity in history, it has yielded a lot interesting dishes and ways to cook when time and ingredients were limited.
Im mongolian. Mongolian beef at chinese restaurants arent mongolian or even close. Its as chinese as it gets. They just call it mongolian beef to sell it better
Kipchaks had similar diet being also nomadic but they lacked the unity and discipline of Mongols back then and, therefore, were defeated. Later, Kipchaks were absorbed into the Mongol army and constituted the majority of the population and army in Golden Horde. Even rulers in Golden Horde were Kipchaks who established regency having a Chingis-Khan's descendants as puppet monarchs.
Growing up in a massive steppe, the first thing a Mongolian kid has to learn is riding a horse. Several years older, they have to go hunting with bows, the main targets are rabbits and birds. Horse is an abundant resource in the steppe which they can freely use, it's not uncommon for an average Mongolian soldier to possess 3-4 horses at the same time. So, almost every Mongolian is already an excellent rider and bowman by the time they are old enough to fight. The biggest, most fierce of them are trained further in melee combat to be heavy lancers and heavy infantry in siege battles. The ones who are particularly good at horse riding but not strong enough to be lancer become scout/light cavalry, the rest stays as horse archers.
-45 celsuis during winter , +40c during summer , 3 year old learns to ride horses , "military tradition" where strong men gets rewarded for competing and winning tournaments(archery,riding,wrestling) which is like Olympics to them but more militaristic , lamellar armor which grants them good mobility and protection at the same time , mongol bow superior than english longbow short but strong made from bull horns suitable for mounted firing but it designs are lost in history , various arrowheads +whistling arrows for psychological warfare ,armor penetrating arrows , cause bleeding arrows , flaming arrows even explosive arrows . Mace for againts armored troops , curved sword for normal fights , curved swords are best for hack and slash , and lances and its points are decorated with animal hair. and other small equipments such as knife(hutga) , and saddlebags which contains some food(dried meat).
I think the friction stew is fiction. Nonsense. You dont put anything between a saddle and a horse's back, or your horse is out in half a day with a serious spine/back muscle injury, and you are screwed, possibly at the risk of death in the steppe without a horse.
@@cyrilchui2811 It was kinda stated that they didn't drink it fresh. Also, the friction stew is bullshit, not just because the horses would get long term injuries, but also because they DON'T WALK ALL DAY. The animals need to rest too, at least during night, at which point you can whip out the pot, make a fire from dried grass and dung, and cook the meat you packed on one of the five horses (they weren't for just show, those were pack animals).
Great video. But a part is missing though. About the diet. Our ancestry was eating foods differently during seasons. They were eating dairy products and sometime river fishes during summer time. And in autumn and spring time they were eating all kind of meats. And in winter they were mostly eating hardened dairies and borts(dried meat). Also there's two main national days in Mongolia. Tsagaan sar(Lunar new year) which happens mostly in February of Christian era and the Naadam festival which is summer festival and happens in July. Each of them happens for a week and during those days. They were eating much as possible. Also there's actually four seasons in Mongolia and three of them is cold seasons but it's just like those european countries we name it Havar(Spring), Zun(Summer), Namar(Autumn or Fall), and Uvul(Winter). And our ancestry had their own sciences like geography, astronomy, mathematics, literature(They even talking with each other like poems it was happening until 1600's) etc. And also everyman had to make their own ger(which is tent like homes), blacksmithing(like their own swords and armors, also accessories for their family), and everywoman had knowledge of poetry, weaving and knitting, and cooking. We had civilizations but our civilization was different than others. But it doesnt mean nomadic people is barbarians because they were different than other settlement civilizations. Yeah yeah, I know that the history is always about those great leaders Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Julius blah blah. They were also killing other people, destroying civilizations. Our leaders were killing too. They killed many than those european ones. But it doesn't mean they were massacring. It means they were more successful than european leaders. They had conquered more lands, acquired more treasures, acquired more honor in their eras. They were also heroes and still now too. We same. And come here now those criticizing internet crazy monkeys as you know everything around the universe.
Thank you for clearing that up. I saw a beautiful documentary about modern Mongolians who still ride and love their horses. They don't have many things the cities can provide, but in my eyes they (both horse and man) look so free and happy under the vast sky.
Also because of their diet, they easily shifted into ketosis, making them immune to starvation lethargy. when i'm on a ketogenic diet, i can easily fast for a couple of days while hiking and be more energetic than my sugar addict friends who get cranky and slow if they skip a single meal.
Ghost of tsusima has lots of false depiction of what mongol warrior looks like and japanese either such as samurais in that period were mounted archers rather than swordmen and composition of mongol army consist of multiracial people rather than single big mongolian and many more. Try Angolmois, its more relistic.
@@fansyuriilham8557 yes when i played the game for the first time, my reaction is "so where is the chinese and the koreans??? They were supposed to be here on the mongol side"
Another thing that i think you should have mentioned is that the all of the livestock Mongols had were considered semi-wild. In other words doesn't require that much care, unlike their cousins from settled areas.
Top 3 things you would love to hear about mongols. 1-Don’t kill the envoys. 2-Don’t kill the envoys. 3-They listened Tupac:Dear mama\Me against whole world during their battles.
What an excellent observation! Thanks. History has invaluable subtle hints, only if one can observe and make sense in modern times. Inspiring POV on history. Far more qualitative than mainstream conventional history channel types of things. Continue good work.
Also, they were great hunters, like lots of peoples on the steppes. They used (and still use) falcons to kill animals along with their bows, so it cpuld have been another source of food on hostile terrain. In the extreme north of Mongolia, people herd reinders too, at least nowadays. Also, that meat was consumed frequently raw, which is better at a nutritional level. And we can not forget that they could steal the livestock of other people. Livestock in general can be a "mobile pantry" for them.
The Diet of the Mongolian Conquering Horde Analysis of the Mongols' diet provides a fascinating insight into their nomadic lifestyle and its strategic implications. However, I would like to provide additional details and factual corrections for a more nuanced understanding: Conquests and Challenges: The Mongol Empire spanned a century, not just seventy years, with conquests stretching from Eastern Europe to the Korean Peninsula. Indeed, their campaigns covered countless miles and faced diverse environments, from arid steppes to lush river valleys. Mobile Sustenance: The question of how to feed a mobile army is critical. In addition to food choices, logistical challenges related to livestock, storage, and foraging played a significant role. Steppe constraints and livestock diversification: While reliance on livestock was essential, the Mongolian steppe wasn't entirely unsuitable for agriculture. Millet, barley, and buckwheat were grown in limited quantities to supplement the nomadic diet. The composition of the Mongolian herd went beyond your list, with important contributions from yaks and reindeer in certain regions. Seasonal variations and dairy processing: Summer dairy products weren't limited to fresh yogurt. Mongolians mastered techniques such as kurut, a hard, dried yogurt ball that was highly portable and energy dense. In addition, fermented mare's milk, known as kumis, provided vitamins and probiotics, not just nutrition. Winter meat consumption and strategies: Winter meat consumption focused not only on older animals, but also on wild game captured during campaigns. Mongols practiced efficient butchering and processing techniques such as pemmican, a dried meat mixture with fat and berries ideal for long marches. Beyond preservation: While dried meat and cheese were essential, their diet wasn't limited to preserved foods. Mongol warriors often raided enemy settlements for fresh supplies, including vegetables and grains. Archaeological evidence also suggests that they used fishing and trapping techniques. Horse Feasts and Culinary Ingenuity: Your description of saddle cooking is accurate, but it wasn't just for emergencies. It was a common practice, with variations using animal bladders or pouches, demonstrating remarkable culinary ingenuity. Foraging skills and adaptability: Mongol warriors, especially scouts and lesser commanders, were indeed skilled foragers and hunters. They readily adapted their diet to the resources available, even including insects and wild plants in extreme circumstances. Blood Consumption: Ritual and Practicality: While drinking horse blood as a source of protein is documented, it wasn't a regular practice. It had ritual significance and was typically reserved for emergencies or special sacrifices. Dietary contrasts and potential advantages: Comparing the Mongols' diet to that of their enemies is revealing. While the emphasis on protein provided potential advantages, factors such as food preparation time and availability also played a role in military campaigns. Nomadic advantage and resilience: The Mongols' ability to adapt and thrive on a portable, resource-efficient diet undoubtedly contributed to their success. Their nomadic lifestyle, while challenging, provided them with the skills and knowledge to sustain a large army even in hostile environments. Conclusion: The complexity of the Mongols' diet provides a richer understanding of their nomadic heritage and its impact on their military strength. Their adaptability, resourcefulness, and ingenuity in utilizing livestock and their environment were critical elements in their historical conquests. Historical analysis benefits from multiple perspectives and ongoing research. This section aims to provide a more complete and factual picture of the Mongolian diet, drawing on the insights of experts in Mongolian history and archaeological evidence.
Mongols were defeated 4 times by the Muslim General Alauddin Khilji at the banks of the Jehlum River in modern day Pakistan. Their losses were so heavy that they gave up on the campaign and diverted to Persia and carried over to Iraq where they destroyed Baghdad and then on to Syria. They were unstoppable in the Middle East until they ran into another Muslim Army called the "Mamluk" which was just as brutal and prepared for the Mongol way of war. Mamluks destroyed the Mongol Army during their engagements and it never rose again. Mongols however destroyed Muslim scientific and economic growth, the Ummayad, Abbasid and later Ottoman empires didn't recover from their loss of scholarly work in Baghdad and the Mughal empire never caught up. It is like as if someone destroyed Silicon valley, ivy league and Oxford in modern times.
Pakistan Defense, the muslims that you are so proud of are only brave when they outnumber the enemy 10 to 1. Otherwise they are cowards, at least nowadays. Maybe they were better in the past.....
It is not about always blood thirsty Mongol. Mongols had dried the meat of whole cow, crush them and put them into cows bladder. So, you have hot water put some in it, it is soup. Or you can chew like jerky. Mongols also knew how to make dry milk, in another word it is powder. So, you have whole cow, and dried milk. It is so light to carry 1000 miles on horse, and never get bad and so nutritious. Nomads had so much knowledge of producing food. Also army has so much horses, during the war time they produce off springs too. So, you have more horses, and milk comes from it. It is just simple as life itself.
How did they make their weapons? How would they create so many arrows. I mean 1/3 of the army were horse archers. Let's say that an army of 90.000 Mongols goes on a conquest, which heppend once, I think that Gengish Khan perosonally led an army of that size. So, lets also say thet every archer has 30 arrows with him. That's already 900.000 arrows. We know that there were caravans carrying spare weapons, including arrows. So, my question is. How could they make that many arrows and with what technology? Even better question. How did they exactly use their horse achers and how much damage did they do to enemy? And one more thing. What does it mean to have 3-5 spare horses? If you are riding one horse and the other 4 are also cantering for let's say 2 hours, how are they now less tired? And what would happen to a horse that couldn't press on? Would it be set free or killed for meat? I know it's a lot of info, but it's something that always was interesting subject to me.
1. "metal"work is not exclusive of sedentarian comunities,nomads had/have blacksmiths,they just pack the shop with them. 2.i dont friggin know about how did they get that much wood on the steppe. but north of mongolia in modern russian territory there are never ending forests. 3.horse archers are the best and most valuable type of military man mankind had for most of history,you cant catch them,but they can hit you. so horse archer armies work by saturation. they just run away and shoot you for ever. (but i have the feeling this is not what you re asking exactly it will be cool if you redo the question ) unlike other horse archers they shoot their bows standing up instead of sitting. so they could use heavier bows. they carried a heavy bow for long range shooting and a small one for close range. 4.usually they didnt run like crazy all the time. traveling was done at a slow pace. horses have massive amounts of stamina and the weight of supplies alone is no problem for the horse. carry stuff AND a soldier at the same time is another story. the horse carrying the human had a lot of extra weight on his back(not his shoulders but the back) also when going to battle they basically "parked" the horses somewhere. and after hours of running around at high speed they just swaped the mount for a horse that was rested.
They already conquered the Northern part of China and several border Kingdoms by the time they set out further. And China at that time was not short of technology. The steppe doesnt have much wood true, but there were tons of wood whether they go North to Russia or go South to China. Unlike modern day, in ancient time forests were everywhere
Horse stamina is far superior than that of human. In average/slow speed, a horse could run several days straight. The Mongol could feed the horses and sleep on their back while running. Their mobility was unmatched even among steppe factions and could rival a fully mechanized modern army.
Mongols were also the first people to use the stirrup, which gave them an edge on the battlefield and allowed mounted travel over much rougher terrain. This (and all the other factors mentioned) allowed them unprecedented freedom of movement in enemy territory. If you have alot of options where to attack, the enemy must spread his force thinly, giving a big advantage to the attacker. The stirrup is considered by some (most?) historians to be the single biggest technolgical advantage the mongols had. It is also worth noting that the mongols controlled a considerable stretch of the Silk Road, so they could aquire goods and technology from India to Italy. Empires are more about trade than war.
I think you don't know anything about nomadic life style, I suggest you just to visit Mongolia, that see a nomadic life, 1. Every Mongolians had own arch and arrow, since they had 3 years old, It is duty to make your own arch and arrow, 2. packing 5 horse is easy when you grow up in nomadic family, Anyone can do that (even womans and grandparents) except for children 3. Horse is not robot, also Mongolians is not a dumb, we only go fast when its necessary . 4. We love our animals (horse, sheep, camels ...) they like pets to us. We not usually eat them all, only eat when we need it. We just allow them to live and die. You know we grow up together and feeding, taking care of them. 5. We are not keeping them, Every morning we set cows to go, every night we set horses to go but end of day and night they all came back, not keeping eye on them all day and night
Приезжайте в казахстан, монголию, узбекистан вы попробуете много новой еды. Молоко кобылы очень полезное и вкусное хоть свежим хоть превращенным в "кумыс", ну и культура 3 соседних государств разная и для американцев будет казаться специфичной
Is it correct that food production efficiency amongst nomadic herdsmen was an order of magnitude higher than an agriculture peasant was capable of? And that was one of the factors of extreme rate of population growth amongst Mongols?
Old comment, I know, but “arse rice “ 🤣🤣🤣🤣! My stomach hurts from laughing so hard ! You know what I’m going think of every time I make rice from now on !!!
How about some videos about the Sarmations/Scythians and earlier steppe peoples? That's probably too similar but they're a subject I'm deep in right now and I would love more great yt videos about them. I'm only just getting into history but they might be my favorite peoples/periods.
@Al-Jumaeyli Al-Qaysi Al-Dawseri الدوسر I have an Uncle Alan, does that make it culturally viable for me to to herd horses and ride on the open plain with my yurt on my back, practicing my throat singing while my Amazonian wives ride not behind me, but beside me? (and sometimes in front bc i'm a bit of a beta male and they need to protect their breeding opportunities) ??
I recall the Scythians were considered the ancestors of various types of Iranian steppe tribes, which ones exactly I've nary a clue. I gleaned a few things here and there, while looking into Proto-Indo Europeans and going through the Kurgan Theory. What I can tell you off the top of my head though, they were expert goldsmiths, built kurgans, and they appeared in various texts by the ancient Greeks. Supposedly they were used as mercenaries at one point or another if some stories were to be believed. If you want an idea of what kind artwork they did, check out Scythian gold artifacts, and the Scythian Ice Princess for tattoo artwork. Also if I recall History Time might have a video on the Scythians.
"Sheeps"....I think you will find the collective name for a herd of sheep is....sheep! About 15 years ago I had a friend who was Mongolian...he gave me what was a traditional Mongol snack, it was a disc (around 21/2" x 1/2) of dried horse milk. It is rock hard, you break a piece off and let it dissolve in the side of your mouth...I eat it but lets just say I could live without eating it again. I am sure the Mongols back then would have eaten it...it does not go off. Another source of protein which is still popular is ground hog.
as a person living in a steppe (not mongolia, but still steppe), i was told alot of times that farming here is dangerous. There is still farming here tho
Brilliant ! Information re the diet. The horse. Milk and cheese occasionally blood and eventual slaughter. I read a book about Genghis’ exile. Hunting small rodents to feed himself an mother. Said he killed brother for not sharing a catch.
Now we know why the approach of a Mongol army would be noticed at least a day or two before - because of the amazingly horrible stench (which was also caused by the fact they never bathed or washed their clothes, which was forbidden). The truly greatest barbarians in history.
I frequently wonder what yak milk will taste like when I’m eventually forced to try it someday. Just the thought makes me cringe. But it’s high in fat and helps people live and work at such high altitudes, so I guess it’s worth it.
that is not their main food, also the Mongolian conquests were not conquest for the Mongols it was the Great Hunt. The Mongols ate humans. Thats why all the defeated like the Magyars (Czech) were trying to run away from the Mongols in the first place. Mongols didn't a heard time finding in wars because the humans they killed were the food. The church even refused to refer to the Mongols humans and instead called them God's punishment as they destroyed the Persian Empire. And because they ate all dead humans, this included all the sick causing them to catch the deseases. Fact is what stop the Mongolian world conquest the great hunt was the deseases they caught and ended the life of Ganghis Khan. Without that, today all humans on earth today would be descendants of the Mongols. Also, Mongalia was and is fir for agriculture of things like wheat and cereals. The problem is Mongols believed anything that eats plants is weak prey for them to eat. And anything that eats meat is a friend to share meat with and drink. Yes they did have lots of dairy and animal meats too. But they prefered eating the plant eating humans, as a catle is useful to pull a wagon. A sheep makes useful whool. A goat makes useful horns. (needed in bow making) a horse carries the warriors to battle and plant eating humans HAVE NO USE BEYONG BEING FOOD. Thats why the prioritised eating humans.
A fine example of the ketogenic diet.....similar to the diets of arctic peoples. Of course the starch manufacturers don't want you to understand that. How did they obtain salt,sodium, magnesium and potassium. Some green plant materials are important to nutrition too.....can you also answer that question please? Nice presentation btw
I worked in Mongolia and fermented mares milk ... it’s definitely something you need to be born with. Given the lack of fruit and vegetables wouldn’t scurvy have been a big problem?
The Antifemnite, Meat and animal foods have sufficient vit. C to stave off scurvy. Also, if one does not eat junk carbs, there is much less need for Vit. C!
When your consisted on only animal products, you would not ever have teeth and gum problems. This is due to carbs residues in the mouth breed those bacterias that cause your dental problems. You can observe the inuit community in the artic region of which their diet consisted of only animal products while each of them having perfect sets of teeth.
@@lexi55410 Also your body shares a vitamin C transport pathway with a glucose pathway, when you eat very little carbs, your body's daily need for vitamin C goes down by many times.
been reading a few books on the Mongols incl Conn Iggulden's Khan series. they mention mongols eating meat wrapped in a flat bread. my question - which cereal did they use to make the flat bread, and how did they source it?
That would perhaps be during the reign of one of Genghis's successors? or just a very unusual meal. It would have to be outside Mongolia perhaps after invading Khwarazm they could have wrapped meat in Persian style flatbread(wheat)
Epimetheus thanks for the prompt reply. I must tey to figure this out. Maybe they traded cattle for wheat? Love your videos. Look forward to seeing more
Lactose intolerant people can consume fermented milk products and curds. The fermentation process converts the lactose into lactic acid (or alcohol depending on the product) which doesn't cause any problem.
The Mongolian lifespan today is 128th out of 186 nations: an average of 69.7 years. The highest average lifespan is in Hong Kong: 84.7 years on average. The Mongolian lifestyle makes them die an average of 15 years younger than people in Hong Kong. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_life_expectancy This is no surprise, because eating animal products causes #HeartDisease, #HeartAttacks, #strokes, #dementia, #impotence, #cancer, etc..: ruclips.net/video/EqKNfyUPzoU/видео.html forksoverknives.com/wellness/animalproteindangers/ The communities of people who stay healthy longest are called the "blue zones" by demographic experts. Blue zones people eat little or no animal products. They get most of their calories from starchy whole foods. They eat about 1 cup of legumes each day, about a handful of nuts each day, eat green vegetables every day and eat starchy whole foods every day. www.bluezones.com/ www.bluezones.com/four-best-foods-four-worst-foods-blue-zones-life/
This is why I switched to a carnivorous diet! I can go all day with out eating yet have all the energy in the world. They carb plant loving Chinese never stood a chance.
@@wawe1642 Random question here. What do you think of the people that try to claim heritage to the Mongols. And are you actually proud of Genghis Khan?
I certainly admire their world-conquering antics, but I’d always advise people to go for a less aggressive strategy. That’s what made them overextend and fall apart. Such rapid expansion made them stretch themselves too far too quickly.
I watched evplution of us from Sparks Documentaries. It explains there that Mongols have genes that are tolerant to lactose,their primary source of food specially when in raids which helps them in mobility and does not rely much on food rations that can cause delay that is why they are able to conquer enemies.
Hyy epimetheus .. i watched ur aryan migration theory i really like ur take on migration theory that it happened in waves although i m a bit confused .. do u meant the dravidian were the original people of indus but if they were why tamilian and indus script doesnt match .. or do dravidian also migrated .. ??
As a Mongolian, I can confirm that these sound about right. Lactose intolerant folks or vegetarians would have nothing to eat even now, especially deep in the countryside.
Yeah, im lactose intolerant. If i eat anything with milk i get diarrhea and sometimes vomit for days. Once i saw on the TV some mongolian people preparing food, i would not be able to eat half of the things they were making.
@@MsRiqueman probably because you drink pasteurized dairy...i felt different when drank raw or grass fed dairy...
one day i will visit mongolia the land of my ancestors. i highly respect you and all my mongol brothers.
Milk is one food where the quality make a significant difference to how healthy it is. The milk you buy in store today doesn't qualify as food. The dairy the Mongolian consumed came from grassfed raw milk, were cultured, and probably had more of type A2 casein as opposite to A1 like most cow milk sold in the market today. Lactase help digest lactose, but is destroyed when pasteurized and the beneficial lacto bacteria in the cultured milk help you digest dairy without all the side effects.
I would love to have mongol diet, just for the fact that you eat alot of meat, and that juicy beef meat, oh lord. But yeah, I'm from Southeast Asia, so I'm stucked to rice lol.
Got really hungry making this one...
This really gave me some "Deadliest Warrior" vibes. Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
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Could eat a horse, right?
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And centuries later we're learning the "Carnivore" or meat heavy diets can be a healing diet
Lol yup, no wonder they were so successful.
Omnivore diet is the best.
@@nikitakuznetsov8446 no carnivore
@@davidregi7571 I like Fries too tho
Gladiators had a Vegitarian diet though.
The dish "Steak Tartar "(served in many restaurants) of raw meat and onions, is said to come from, the Tartars (aligned with the Mongols)who would soften tough pieces of meat under their saddles, while they rode. How the Tartars came up with mayonnaise and gherkins, for their famous sauce is beyond me
For those of you who are Danish (Jutlandish or willing to drive) Moesgaard Museum has an exhibition about nomadic tribes, focused on the mongols around Genghis and Kublai Khan, but also with mentions of the various religious aspects, foods and arrangement of the Yurt.
How many boards would the Mongols hoard if the Mongols hoarde got bored?
I think you mean Borts
Hord on, let me think...
As much as they could afford
Ask borte
They hoard as much board as a Mongols horde can hoard which is as much boards a mongol horde can hoard while being bored which is a lot of boards dude
Really want to try the fermented milk alchohol (Kumis & airag)
I only knew about yoghurt and kumis until now.
beshbarmak sounds tasty
@Arti Om All those foods you mentioned are also common in Eastern and Central Anatolian Turkish villagers.
Join the club
Epimetheus, it tastes like green kombucha
There is very special dish in Polish cuisine called "tatar". It means raw, fresh, minced meat with raw, fresh chopped to very small pieces onion and row egg smashed on the top. It's delicious! And it seems it is a heritage of cusine of steppe nomads who for centuries (from XIII untill XVIII century) used to fight with Poland.
It's in Czech and German cuisine also, but it does have no herritage to Mongolian food. :D It was invented in 18th century and named after Mongols.
You have that in France as well, known as the "steak tartare"
Yup, the Tartare steak
It is in the Netherlands as well, called "tartaar" (i.e. the same word in Dutch spelling).
Yes! Steak Tatar well known on menus of Europe !
They were in a ketogenic diet. No wonder that they could go without eating for days. It's normal for someone who consumes nearly zero carbs and whose metabolism is superbly fat-adapted.
What about the rice?
@@antolimakrov5925 mongols didnt eat rice. In fact, northern chinese didnt as well. They also don’t eat a lot of it now. Go to north china or mongolia and you’ll see. Rice is south china and south east asian invention.
Milk has a lot of sugar
@@user-03-gsa3 proceed milk and even then it's better than rice
@@draco_1876 no ,milk fo have carbs processed or not and that’s fine
Connects a few culinary dots to see that the few veggie options that the Mongols had, like the onions, are what help make up "Mongolian Beef", a delicious dish commonly found at Chinese-American restaurants. Guess yummy recipes stick around in one form or another!
History of food is actually really interesting. Since subsistence living was the norm for the majority of humanity in history, it has yielded a lot interesting dishes and ways to cook when time and ingredients were limited.
The so called Mongolian beef is about Mongolian as sun tzu
Im mongolian. Mongolian beef at chinese restaurants arent mongolian or even close. Its as chinese as it gets. They just call it mongolian beef to sell it better
We have "mongolian lamb" in Australia too, I already knew the Chinese food here is Westernised beyond recognition but hey it tastes good.
Where's Gordan Ramsey when you need him. Bloody hell.
You should do more 'What did _____ eat?' videos because this was great!
Hellenistic yeah for example 'What did ancient greeks eat?😉 especially during wartime or cultural culinary traditions
Why did wow_mao eat balkan content. Im more white than u tho 🇦🇱
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Love it! Prolong my mongol history obsession another day!! Great channel
Hazah!
Kipchaks had similar diet being also nomadic but they lacked the unity and discipline of Mongols back then and, therefore, were defeated. Later, Kipchaks were absorbed into the Mongol army and constituted the majority of the population and army in Golden Horde. Even rulers in Golden Horde were Kipchaks who established regency having a Chingis-Khan's descendants as puppet monarchs.
I m from mongolia, and we are still using this food :)
Оказывается мы для них интересны )
Talk about Mongol training armor and equipment
Guts Likes It In The Ass Damn...Now I understand how their empire reached in Modern day Russia without any winter issues unlike the Germans xD
Growing up in a massive steppe, the first thing a Mongolian kid has to learn is riding a horse. Several years older, they have to go hunting with bows, the main targets are rabbits and birds. Horse is an abundant resource in the steppe which they can freely use, it's not uncommon for an average Mongolian soldier to possess 3-4 horses at the same time.
So, almost every Mongolian is already an excellent rider and bowman by the time they are old enough to fight. The biggest, most fierce of them are trained further in melee combat to be heavy lancers and heavy infantry in siege battles. The ones who are particularly good at horse riding but not strong enough to be lancer become scout/light cavalry, the rest stays as horse archers.
-45 celsuis during winter , +40c during summer , 3 year old learns to ride horses , "military tradition" where strong men gets rewarded for competing and winning tournaments(archery,riding,wrestling) which is like Olympics to them but more militaristic , lamellar armor which grants them good mobility and protection at the same time , mongol bow superior than english longbow short but strong made from bull horns suitable for mounted firing but it designs are lost in history , various arrowheads +whistling arrows for psychological warfare ,armor penetrating arrows , cause bleeding arrows , flaming arrows even explosive arrows . Mace for againts armored troops , curved sword for normal fights , curved swords are best for hack and slash , and lances and its points are decorated with animal hair. and other small equipments such as knife(hutga) , and saddlebags which contains some food(dried meat).
@Bengali Warrior Im not Arab bro im an African nubian who speaks 4 languages and just so happens to have an Arabic username
@Bengali Warrior Lol if your speaking english don't assume someone's English British
3-5 horses per warrior??? Drinking blood and eat friction stew lol that’s so badass
lmao friction stew is HILARIOUS. but that's exactly what it is. Still bugging out about the "little drink" from the horse, as Anne Rice might call it
I think the friction stew is fiction. Nonsense. You dont put anything between a saddle and a horse's back, or your horse is out in half a day with a serious spine/back muscle injury, and you are screwed, possibly at the risk of death in the steppe without a horse.
Aktan Akhmetov no your fiction
I believe at least 1 female horse hence at least 1 pony, that's where they get fresh milk on the trip particularly for long campaign.
@@cyrilchui2811 It was kinda stated that they didn't drink it fresh.
Also, the friction stew is bullshit, not just because the horses would get long term injuries, but also because they DON'T WALK ALL DAY. The animals need to rest too, at least during night, at which point you can whip out the pot, make a fire from dried grass and dung, and cook the meat you packed on one of the five horses (they weren't for just show, those were pack animals).
please make more of these videos, i want to explore parts of the mongols i dont know about
Great video. But a part is missing though. About the diet. Our ancestry was eating foods differently during seasons. They were eating dairy products and sometime river fishes during summer time. And in autumn and spring time they were eating all kind of meats. And in winter they were mostly eating hardened dairies and borts(dried meat). Also there's two main national days in Mongolia. Tsagaan sar(Lunar new year) which happens mostly in February of Christian era and the Naadam festival which is summer festival and happens in July. Each of them happens for a week and during those days. They were eating much as possible. Also there's actually four seasons in Mongolia and three of them is cold seasons but it's just like those european countries we name it Havar(Spring), Zun(Summer), Namar(Autumn or Fall), and Uvul(Winter). And our ancestry had their own sciences like geography, astronomy, mathematics, literature(They even talking with each other like poems it was happening until 1600's) etc. And also everyman had to make their own ger(which is tent like homes), blacksmithing(like their own swords and armors, also accessories for their family), and everywoman had knowledge of poetry, weaving and knitting, and cooking. We had civilizations but our civilization was different than others. But it doesnt mean nomadic people is barbarians because they were different than other settlement civilizations. Yeah yeah, I know that the history is always about those great leaders Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Julius blah blah. They were also killing other people, destroying civilizations. Our leaders were killing too. They killed many than those european ones. But it doesn't mean they were massacring. It means they were more successful than european leaders. They had conquered more lands, acquired more treasures, acquired more honor in their eras. They were also heroes and still now too. We same. And come here now those criticizing internet crazy monkeys as you know everything around the universe.
Намар болон өвөл шинэ махаа идээд, хавар нь борцоо иддэг бил үү?
A shot of horse blood can get you going during a long journey across the plains :-)
Julien Kim That shit really sounds more like a legend than something Mongol warriors actually did.
I hope it was just legend, because I heard they loved their horses more than anything.
That makes sense - it is all about survival in the harsh elements. If I get realllllly hungry, I could eat a horse.
im a mongolian and we love our horses , we only drink horse blood for survival , so many nomads still live in mongolia.
Thank you for clearing that up. I saw a beautiful documentary about modern Mongolians who still ride and love their horses. They don't have many things the cities can provide, but in my eyes they (both horse and man) look so free and happy under the vast sky.
Also because of their diet, they easily shifted into ketosis, making them immune to starvation lethargy.
when i'm on a ketogenic diet, i can easily fast for a couple of days while hiking and be more energetic than my sugar addict friends who get cranky and slow if they skip a single meal.
That is utter bullshit. They ate what was available and didnt follow bullshit diets like people nowadays.
Also high protein diets are.not suitable for ketosis as protein converts into glucose anyway in absense of carbs.
@@SSchithFoo I dunno. Maybe if you eat 100g of Proteins a day...
SSchithFoo statements are wrong and shows lack of knowledge.
@@SSchithFoo Ketosis is a natural process dumdum
Ghost of Tsushima has me super fascinated by Mongols now😂
You’re lame
Cheemin Thao ok? And you’re a douche
Ghost of tsusima has lots of false depiction of what mongol warrior looks like and japanese either such as samurais in that period were mounted archers rather than swordmen and composition of mongol army consist of multiracial people rather than single big mongolian and many more. Try Angolmois, its more relistic.
@@cheeminthao6535 you worse than the mongols
@@fansyuriilham8557 yes when i played the game for the first time, my reaction is "so where is the chinese and the koreans??? They were supposed to be here on the mongol side"
Another thing that i think you should have mentioned is that the all of the livestock Mongols had were considered semi-wild. In other words doesn't require that much care, unlike their cousins from settled areas.
So glad to see your channel grow so fast brother you are good
Thanks man! I appreciate it
Master Chief - History edition!
Ingredient: Your horse...now making something fu@!&g lovely in 30 mins!
Epimetheus “now plate it before the enemy comes over the hills!”
Top 3 things you would love to hear about mongols.
1-Don’t kill the envoys.
2-Don’t kill the envoys.
3-They listened Tupac:Dear mama\Me against whole world during their battles.
Mongol Warriors - built for efficiency!
What an excellent observation! Thanks. History has invaluable subtle hints, only if one can observe and make sense in modern times. Inspiring POV on history. Far more qualitative than mainstream conventional history channel types of things. Continue good work.
this information is so valuable its just give me so much energy how ancestors do there best to survive to make who we are now
Really interesting video , thx!
Mongols would've wrecked a zombie apocalypse
Also, they were great hunters, like lots of peoples on the steppes. They used (and still use) falcons to kill animals along with their bows, so it cpuld have been another source of food on hostile terrain. In the extreme north of Mongolia, people herd reinders too, at least nowadays.
Also, that meat was consumed frequently raw, which is better at a nutritional level.
And we can not forget that they could steal the livestock of other people. Livestock in general can be a "mobile pantry" for them.
People now: *Bagel bites*
The ancient mongols: *ah yes dried meat and blood*
The Mongols were the invented the first healthfood. And for that I thank them. Quinoa is nasty, but it does help me stay fit for those raids
This is all I eat now and it has completely freed me from chronic joint pain thank God
Fantastic work and much appreciated.
Although modern society thinks otherwise, I believe animal foods are very healthy for us and should be our staple foods
onkel, those are not "Modern Societies", they are brain washed societies!
You should make a video about some of the key battles and failures which lead to the fall of the eastern Roman Empire.. love your videos
Brilliant- please do a longer more detailed version
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The Diet of the Mongolian Conquering Horde
Analysis of the Mongols' diet provides a fascinating insight into their nomadic lifestyle and its strategic implications. However, I would like to provide additional details and factual corrections for a more nuanced understanding:
Conquests and Challenges:
The Mongol Empire spanned a century, not just seventy years, with conquests stretching from Eastern Europe to the Korean Peninsula. Indeed, their campaigns covered countless miles and faced diverse environments, from arid steppes to lush river valleys.
Mobile Sustenance:
The question of how to feed a mobile army is critical. In addition to food choices, logistical challenges related to livestock, storage, and foraging played a significant role.
Steppe constraints and livestock diversification:
While reliance on livestock was essential, the Mongolian steppe wasn't entirely unsuitable for agriculture. Millet, barley, and buckwheat were grown in limited quantities to supplement the nomadic diet. The composition of the Mongolian herd went beyond your list, with important contributions from yaks and reindeer in certain regions.
Seasonal variations and dairy processing:
Summer dairy products weren't limited to fresh yogurt. Mongolians mastered techniques such as kurut, a hard, dried yogurt ball that was highly portable and energy dense. In addition, fermented mare's milk, known as kumis, provided vitamins and probiotics, not just nutrition.
Winter meat consumption and strategies:
Winter meat consumption focused not only on older animals, but also on wild game captured during campaigns. Mongols practiced efficient butchering and processing techniques such as pemmican, a dried meat mixture with fat and berries ideal for long marches.
Beyond preservation:
While dried meat and cheese were essential, their diet wasn't limited to preserved foods. Mongol warriors often raided enemy settlements for fresh supplies, including vegetables and grains. Archaeological evidence also suggests that they used fishing and trapping techniques.
Horse Feasts and Culinary Ingenuity:
Your description of saddle cooking is accurate, but it wasn't just for emergencies. It was a common practice, with variations using animal bladders or pouches, demonstrating remarkable culinary ingenuity.
Foraging skills and adaptability:
Mongol warriors, especially scouts and lesser commanders, were indeed skilled foragers and hunters. They readily adapted their diet to the resources available, even including insects and wild plants in extreme circumstances.
Blood Consumption: Ritual and Practicality:
While drinking horse blood as a source of protein is documented, it wasn't a regular practice. It had ritual significance and was typically reserved for emergencies or special sacrifices.
Dietary contrasts and potential advantages:
Comparing the Mongols' diet to that of their enemies is revealing. While the emphasis on protein provided potential advantages, factors such as food preparation time and availability also played a role in military campaigns.
Nomadic advantage and resilience: The Mongols' ability to adapt and thrive on a portable, resource-efficient diet undoubtedly contributed to their success. Their nomadic lifestyle, while challenging, provided them with the skills and knowledge to sustain a large army even in hostile environments.
Conclusion: The complexity of the Mongols' diet provides a richer understanding of their nomadic heritage and its impact on their military strength. Their adaptability, resourcefulness, and ingenuity in utilizing livestock and their environment were critical elements in their historical conquests. Historical analysis benefits from multiple perspectives and ongoing research. This section aims to provide a more complete and factual picture of the Mongolian diet, drawing on the insights of experts in Mongolian history and archaeological evidence.
Mongols were defeated 4 times by the Muslim General Alauddin Khilji at the banks of the Jehlum River in modern day Pakistan. Their losses were so heavy that they gave up on the campaign and diverted to Persia and carried over to Iraq where they destroyed Baghdad and then on to Syria. They were unstoppable in the Middle East until they ran into another Muslim Army called the "Mamluk" which was just as brutal and prepared for the Mongol way of war. Mamluks destroyed the Mongol Army during their engagements and it never rose again. Mongols however destroyed Muslim scientific and economic growth, the Ummayad, Abbasid and later Ottoman empires didn't recover from their loss of scholarly work in Baghdad and the Mughal empire never caught up. It is like as if someone destroyed Silicon valley, ivy league and Oxford in modern times.
Oh shut up
Pakistan Defense, the muslims that you are so proud of are only brave when they outnumber the enemy 10 to 1. Otherwise they are cowards, at least nowadays. Maybe they were better in the past.....
really interesting video, thank you! Liked and subsribed!
It is not about always blood thirsty Mongol. Mongols had dried the meat of whole cow, crush them and put them into cows bladder. So, you have hot water put some in it, it is soup. Or you can chew like jerky. Mongols also knew how to make dry milk, in another word it is powder. So, you have whole cow, and dried milk. It is so light to carry 1000 miles on horse, and never get bad and so nutritious. Nomads had so much knowledge of producing food. Also army has so much horses, during the war time they produce off springs too. So, you have more horses, and milk comes from it. It is just simple as life itself.
Sounds like Pemican to me!
Love This! Thank you.
:)
Can u make a video about Mongolian clothing and armor ?
Can you make a video about Romania history?
Nah, my ancestors had Genghis Grill on every corner :D
I thought about that sometimes. Thanks for information :)
Thanks for the upload
Mongolians: Yup I'm a vampire too. F**k you Twilight!!
the breakfast of conquerors
How did they make their weapons? How would they create so many arrows. I mean 1/3 of the army were horse archers. Let's say that an army of 90.000 Mongols goes on a conquest, which heppend once, I think that Gengish Khan perosonally led an army of that size. So, lets also say thet every archer has 30 arrows with him. That's already 900.000 arrows. We know that there were caravans carrying spare weapons, including arrows. So, my question is. How could they make that many arrows and with what technology? Even better question. How did they exactly use their horse achers and how much damage did they do to enemy? And one more thing. What does it mean to have 3-5 spare horses? If you are riding one horse and the other 4 are also cantering for let's say 2 hours, how are they now less tired? And what would happen to a horse that couldn't press on? Would it be set free or killed for meat?
I know it's a lot of info, but it's something that always was interesting subject to me.
1. "metal"work is not exclusive of sedentarian comunities,nomads had/have blacksmiths,they just pack the shop with them.
2.i dont friggin know about how did they get that much wood on the steppe. but north of mongolia in modern russian territory there are never ending forests.
3.horse archers are the best and most valuable type of military man mankind had for most of history,you cant catch them,but they can hit you. so horse archer armies work by saturation. they just run away and shoot you for ever.
(but i have the feeling this is not what you re asking exactly it will be cool if you redo the question ) unlike other horse archers they shoot their bows standing up instead of sitting. so they could use heavier bows. they carried a heavy bow for long range shooting and a small one for close range.
4.usually they didnt run like crazy all the time. traveling was done at a slow pace. horses have massive amounts of stamina and the weight of supplies alone is no problem for the horse.
carry stuff AND a soldier at the same time is another story.
the horse carrying the human had a lot of extra weight on his back(not his shoulders but the back)
also when going to battle they basically "parked" the horses somewhere.
and after hours of running around at high speed they just swaped the mount for a horse that was rested.
They already conquered the Northern part of China and several border Kingdoms by the time they set out further. And China at that time was not short of technology. The steppe doesnt have much wood true, but there were tons of wood whether they go North to Russia or go South to China. Unlike modern day, in ancient time forests were everywhere
Horse stamina is far superior than that of human. In average/slow speed, a horse could run several days straight. The Mongol could feed the horses and sleep on their back while running. Their mobility was unmatched even among steppe factions and could rival a fully mechanized modern army.
Mongols were also the first people to use the stirrup, which gave them an edge on the battlefield and allowed mounted travel over much rougher terrain. This (and all the other factors mentioned) allowed them unprecedented freedom of movement in enemy territory. If you have alot of options where to attack, the enemy must spread his force thinly, giving a big advantage to the attacker.
The stirrup is considered by some (most?) historians to be the single biggest technolgical advantage the mongols had.
It is also worth noting that the mongols controlled a considerable stretch of the Silk Road, so they could aquire goods and technology from India to Italy. Empires are more about trade than war.
I think you don't know anything about nomadic life style, I suggest you just to visit Mongolia, that see a nomadic life,
1. Every Mongolians had own arch and arrow, since they had 3 years old, It is duty to make your own arch and arrow,
2. packing 5 horse is easy when you grow up in nomadic family, Anyone can do that (even womans and grandparents) except for children
3. Horse is not robot, also Mongolians is not a dumb, we only go fast when its necessary .
4. We love our animals (horse, sheep, camels ...) they like pets to us. We not usually eat them all, only eat when we need it. We just allow them to live and die. You know we grow up together and feeding, taking care of them.
5. We are not keeping them, Every morning we set cows to go, every night we set horses to go but end of day and night they all came back, not keeping eye on them all day and night
You guys tryna act like you eat like mongols you know damn well that’s just a Big Mac you just ate
Приезжайте в казахстан, монголию, узбекистан вы попробуете много новой еды. Молоко кобылы очень полезное и вкусное хоть свежим хоть превращенным в "кумыс", ну и культура 3 соседних государств разная и для американцев будет казаться специфичной
Is it correct that food production efficiency amongst nomadic herdsmen was an order of magnitude higher than an agriculture peasant was capable of? And that was one of the factors of extreme rate of population growth amongst Mongols?
No wonder he was so successful he was basically on the ketogenic diet
Going to have to try arse rice next time I'm on a long road trip.
Old comment, I know, but “arse rice “ 🤣🤣🤣🤣! My stomach hurts from laughing so hard ! You know what I’m going think of every time I make rice from now on !!!
Great Video!!! I Love stuff like this!
Mongolia is the only one country never die in hungry! since Xiongnu(Asian Huns)
@TURK so u are saying Turks were more numorous than the Mongols even back then?
Very informative.
How about some videos about the Sarmations/Scythians and earlier steppe peoples? That's probably too similar but they're a subject I'm deep in right now and I would love more great yt videos about them. I'm only just getting into history but they might be my favorite peoples/periods.
@Al-Jumaeyli Al-Qaysi Al-Dawseri الدوسر I have an Uncle Alan, does that make it culturally viable for me to to herd horses and ride on the open plain with my yurt on my back, practicing my throat singing while my Amazonian wives ride not behind me, but beside me? (and sometimes in front bc i'm a bit of a beta male and they need to protect their breeding opportunities) ??
I recall the Scythians were considered the ancestors of various types of Iranian steppe tribes, which ones exactly I've nary a clue. I gleaned a few things here and there, while looking into Proto-Indo Europeans and going through the Kurgan Theory.
What I can tell you off the top of my head though, they were expert goldsmiths, built kurgans, and they appeared in various texts by the ancient Greeks. Supposedly they were used as mercenaries at one point or another if some stories were to be believed. If you want an idea of what kind artwork they did, check out Scythian gold artifacts, and the Scythian Ice Princess for tattoo artwork.
Also if I recall History Time might have a video on the Scythians.
"Sheeps"....I think you will find the collective name for a herd of sheep is....sheep! About 15 years ago I had a friend who was Mongolian...he gave me what was a traditional Mongol snack, it was a disc (around 21/2" x 1/2) of dried horse milk. It is rock hard, you break a piece off and let it dissolve in the side of your mouth...I eat it but lets just say I could live without eating it again. I am sure the Mongols back then would have eaten it...it does not go off. Another source of protein which is still popular is ground hog.
I was having breakfast as I watched this thing abt mongol food. Follow up question then: was it delicious 😋?
So much for calling milk drinkers weak and soft.
Some people say milk has insane amounts of estrogen, which messes with your body or something
@@caotico9014 bullshit! Milk and especially cream does the body good!
@@caotico9014 That's because of the hormones in cows nowadays afaik or the plastic that carries the milk (some countries do that).
Dammit, now I'm hungry. But we're a bit short on dried horse meat where I live right now, unfortunately.
talk more about diets of historic peoples!
you have a good, and getting voice good content like many other channels however some guys I just can't listen to ...thank you
as a person living in a steppe (not mongolia, but still steppe), i was told alot of times that farming here is dangerous. There is still farming here tho
Brilliant ! Information re the diet. The horse. Milk and cheese occasionally blood and eventual slaughter. I read a book about Genghis’ exile. Hunting small rodents to feed himself an mother. Said he killed brother for not sharing a catch.
They Polish pierogi,kielbasa,bigos,tatar...and I'm eating now mushrooms,just harvest them this morning from local forest...
Now we know why the approach of a Mongol army would be noticed at least a day or two before - because of the amazingly horrible stench (which was also caused by the fact they never bathed or washed their clothes, which was forbidden). The truly greatest barbarians in history.
I frequently wonder what yak milk will taste like when I’m eventually forced to try it someday. Just the thought makes me cringe. But it’s high in fat and helps people live and work at such high altitudes, so I guess it’s worth it.
Could you do other videos about what different historic cultures ate In the future?
@1:40
friction rice stew, wow
that is not their main food, also the Mongolian conquests were not conquest for the Mongols it was the Great Hunt. The Mongols ate humans. Thats why all the defeated like the Magyars (Czech) were trying to run away from the Mongols in the first place. Mongols didn't a heard time finding in wars because the humans they killed were the food. The church even refused to refer to the Mongols humans and instead called them God's punishment as they destroyed the Persian Empire. And because they ate all dead humans, this included all the sick causing them to catch the deseases. Fact is what stop the Mongolian world conquest the great hunt was the deseases they caught and ended the life of Ganghis Khan. Without that, today all humans on earth today would be descendants of the Mongols. Also, Mongalia was and is fir for agriculture of things like wheat and cereals. The problem is Mongols believed anything that eats plants is weak prey for them to eat. And anything that eats meat is a friend to share meat with and drink. Yes they did have lots of dairy and animal meats too. But they prefered eating the plant eating humans, as a catle is useful to pull a wagon. A sheep makes useful whool. A goat makes useful horns. (needed in bow making) a horse carries the warriors to battle and plant eating humans HAVE NO USE BEYONG BEING FOOD. Thats why the prioritised eating humans.
I really like these videos good work
Make video about which ethnicities were part of mongol army.
A fine example of the ketogenic diet.....similar to the diets of arctic peoples. Of course the starch manufacturers don't want you to understand that. How did they obtain salt,sodium, magnesium and potassium. Some green plant materials are important to nutrition too.....can you also answer that question please? Nice presentation btw
Drinking blood. It has all the electrolytes you need
Please do a video about the history of Antonio Luna, Emilio Aguinaldo, and Pedro Paterno
Please post more historical logistics!
I worked in Mongolia and fermented mares milk ... it’s definitely something you need to be born with. Given the lack of fruit and vegetables wouldn’t scurvy have been a big problem?
they get their vitamin C from wild berries, etc .
The Antifemnite, Meat and animal foods have sufficient vit. C to stave off scurvy. Also, if one does not eat junk carbs, there is much less need for Vit. C!
When your consisted on only animal products, you would not ever have teeth and gum problems. This is due to carbs residues in the mouth breed those bacterias that cause your dental problems. You can observe the inuit community in the artic region of which their diet consisted of only animal products while each of them having perfect sets of teeth.
@@lexi55410 Also your body shares a vitamin C transport pathway with a glucose pathway, when you eat very little carbs, your body's daily need for vitamin C goes down by many times.
They get it from the meat and milk
1:19 their shocked pikachu face 😅
Can you make somethink about Slavic warriors?
Thx for info
1:00 That is the coolest cheese I've ever seen.
been reading a few books on the Mongols incl Conn Iggulden's Khan series.
they mention mongols eating meat wrapped in a flat bread. my question - which cereal did they use to make the flat bread, and how did they source it?
That would perhaps be during the reign of one of Genghis's successors? or just a very unusual meal. It would have to be outside Mongolia perhaps after invading Khwarazm they could have wrapped meat in Persian style flatbread(wheat)
Epimetheus thanks for the prompt reply. I must tey to figure this out. Maybe they traded cattle for wheat?
Love your videos. Look forward to seeing more
Thanks!
Are there any historical sources about 'cooking meat under saddle' ?
My lactose intolerant ass wouldve died if i were a mongol warrior 🤣
Lactose intolerant people can consume fermented milk products and curds. The fermentation process converts the lactose into lactic acid (or alcohol depending on the product) which doesn't cause any problem.
They didn't use pasteurization.
Yes, fementation solves that problem.
@@vamshilifevlogs that makes a lot of sense actually, no wonder i was fine when i had a shit ton of cheese lol
Well the Mongols are probably mostly lactose intolerant as well.
Im currently eating like a Mongol to shoot like a Mongol
The Mongolian lifespan today is 128th out of 186 nations: an average of 69.7 years. The highest average lifespan is in Hong Kong: 84.7 years on average. The Mongolian lifestyle makes them die an average of 15 years younger than people in Hong Kong.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_life_expectancy
This is no surprise, because eating animal products causes #HeartDisease, #HeartAttacks, #strokes, #dementia, #impotence, #cancer, etc..:
ruclips.net/video/EqKNfyUPzoU/видео.html
forksoverknives.com/wellness/animalproteindangers/
The communities of people who stay healthy longest are called the "blue zones" by demographic experts. Blue zones people eat little or no animal products. They get most of their calories from starchy whole foods. They eat about 1 cup of legumes each day, about a handful of nuts each day, eat green vegetables every day and eat starchy whole foods every day.
www.bluezones.com/
www.bluezones.com/four-best-foods-four-worst-foods-blue-zones-life/
Gigachad diet
This is why I switched to a carnivorous diet! I can go all day with out eating yet have all the energy in the world. They carb plant loving Chinese never stood a chance.
I frickin love the Mongols
@Muslim Donald Trump respect from Philippines 🇵🇭
something oscure race not many people heard of them
My broder i am mongolian
@@wawe1642 Random question here. What do you think of the people that try to claim heritage to the Mongols. And are you actually proud of Genghis Khan?
I certainly admire their world-conquering antics, but I’d always advise people to go for a less aggressive strategy. That’s what made them overextend and fall apart. Such rapid expansion made them stretch themselves too far too quickly.
They took lives stock from their enemies. Killed injured or dead hores that were too old or too weak to fight.
And what did they do after taking them?
@@meancomment2413 eat
Hmmm...... what about dehydrated yogurt? I read from several sources that it was the staple of their diet, being reconstituted with water...?
I watched evplution of us from Sparks Documentaries. It explains there that Mongols have genes that are tolerant to lactose,their primary source of food specially when in raids which helps them in mobility and does not rely much on food rations that can cause delay that is why they are able to conquer enemies.
Old Turk food was the same, almost entirely dairy, meat, and flour, supplemented by fruits and vegetables either gathered or traded.
Great video.
Hyy epimetheus .. i watched ur aryan migration theory i really like ur take on migration theory that it happened in waves although i m a bit confused .. do u meant the dravidian were the original people of indus but if they were why tamilian and indus script doesnt match .. or do dravidian also migrated .. ??
No Vegans in the Mongol army
Can u do a video about dinka diet in south sudan? Do they really just drink cows milk or fish depending on the season?
A Medieval observer recorded, when the Mongols ate a horse, they ate everything - including collecting the lice and eating them.
They probably watched man vs wild.