The Pechenegs have finally arrived, and they are about to invade Europe. But how will they deal with the Khazars, Rus, Byzantines and other threats along their way?
Enjoy 42 minutes of pure medieval Turkic history, produced and narrated by Emre-E. Yavuz.
00:00:00: Introduction to the Pecheneg
00:03:30: Origins in Central Asia
00:06:45: Ethnogenesis and Conflict with other Turkic peoples
00:09:16: Intermission: Patreon, Shop and Göktürk Book
00:10:32: Integration into the Oğuz Yabgu State
00:13:09: Prof. Peter. B. Golden about nomadic Turkic peoples
00:14:50: War against Khazars
00:18:36: Lifestyle of the Oğuz Turks as explained by ibn Fadlan
00:22:38: Invasion of Europe and expulsion of the Magyars
00:26:58: A Turkic Force in Europe: Diplomacy and Conflicts with Rus and Byzantines
00:33:22: The Turks' biggest enemy is the Turk: Losing to the Cuman-Kipchaks and Alexios I.
00:37:27: Lasting Legacy: Settlements in Europe and Reunion in Anatolia
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