Mongol Siege Engineers: Chinese, Persian, and the Art of Conquest — Fexingo History

This episode examines the development and influence of the Mongol Empire's advanced siege engineering corps. It covers the roles of Chinese, Persian, and Islamic specialists in deploying technologies like trebuchets, gunpowder, and naphtha during major historical sieges.

Mentioned

topics

• mongol siege engineering
• trebuchet technology
• gunpowder deployment
• persian engineers
• chinese engineers
• islamic specialists

Listen