Why did medieval Christians think the Mongols were Christians coming to team up with their Crusader bros to kick some Muslim butt? Well, it had to do with a fake news story about a certain legendary king called Prester John...
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Buddy Genghis Khan: Christian King of the East Prester John? – Mongol History | Dead Ideas: The History of Extinct Thoughts and Practices podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
