Could a single volcanic eruption have dismantled the Mongol Empire?

History · Published 2 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: This video investigates the theory that the eruption of the Samalas volcano triggered the collapse of the largest contiguous empire in history and caused widespread global instability.

The video explores the potential link between the Samalas volcanic eruption and the dissolution of the Mongol Empire. While the empire reached its peak in the 13th century under Genghis Khan and his descendants, it faced a steady decline during the 14th century, including the loss of Chinese territories to the Ming Dynasty.

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