Storm from the East: From Genghis Khan to Khubilai Khan

Storm from the East is a four-part documentary series telling the story of the Mongol Hordes, and how they conquered lands ranging from China to the footsteps of Europe and the Middle East.

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Documentary
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First Aired on

Jan 01, 1993

1 seaons till Jan 22, 1993

Popularity: 1.5724
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Production

NHK (JP)BBC (GB)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Last Khan of Khans

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 4 episodes

Season 1

Aired

4 Episodes
  • Episode 1Birth of an Empire45 min

    This episode examines how Genghis Khan emerged from obscurity, united the Mongol tribes under his banner, and transformed an obscure nomadic people into a most formidable fighting machine.

  • Episode 2World Conquerors45 min

    This episode explores the power and influence of the Mongol Empire, under the rule of Genghis Khan and his son, Ogodei.

  • Episode 3Tartar Crusaders45 min

    By the middle of the 13th century, Europe was reeling from the Mongol invasion. A monk visited and saw the enthronement of Genghis Khan and preparations for the Holy Land invasion.

  • Episode 4Last Khan of Khans45 min

    This episode traces the life of the fifth Great Khan, Kublai Khan, who preferred to make his home in China, where he ruled as the first emperor of the Yuan dynasty.