About this episode

The episode discusses William of Rubruck's mission to convert the Mongol Empire to Christianity in the 13th century.

May 7, 1253. Flemish friar William of Rubruck sets off on a two-year expedition with hopes of converting the Mongol Empire to Christianity. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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Topics covered

• Mongol Empire
• Christianity
• expedition
• medieval history
• religious conversion

Keywords

• William of Rubruck
• Mongol Empire
• Christianity
• medieval
• expedition
• history

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Places: Mongol Empire

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