Crossroads of Civilization: A History of Central Asia

Though perhaps less well-known today than the great empires that surrounded them, the historic peoples of Central Asia—such as the Scythians, the Sogdians, the Xiongnu nomads of Mongolia, the Turkic peoples, and many others—produced cultures of major significance. In these 24 lectures taught by Professor Eren Tasar of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, you will embark on an awe-inspiring journey into the majestic deserts, mountains, and steppes of Central Asia to discover the great nomadic societies and empires that ruled the region.