The Mad Baron in Mongolia (Part 1)

About this episode

The episode discusses the invasion of Mongolia by Russian officer Roman von Ungern-Sternberg in 1921 and his ulterior motives.

In 1921, a Russian officer named Roman von Ungern-Sternberg invaded Mongolia, ostensibly with the goal to liberate it from Chinese forces. But he had his own ulterior motives, and a pattern of cruelty that was only beginning. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Dana Schwartz

Topics covered

• Russian history
• Mongolian invasion
• military officers
• colonialism
• cruelty
• 20th century history

Keywords

• Roman von Ungern-Sternberg
• Mongolia
• China
• invasion
• cruelty
• history
• 20th century
• military

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Noble Blood, iHeartPodcasts, Grim & Mild

Books & works: Anatomy: A Love Story, Immortality: A Love Story

Places: Mongolia, China

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