The Mad Baron in Mongolia (Part 2)

About this episode

The episode explores Roman von Ungern-Sternberg's control over Mongolia and his personal motivations behind it.

For eight months, Roman von Ungern-Sternberg took control of the capital of Mongolia, in a campaign that was less about international politics and more about his own warped sense of purpose. Support Noble Blood: —PRE-ORDER ' THE ARCANE ARTS ' — 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.

Topics covered

• Mongolia
• history
• war
• politics
• Roman von Ungern-Sternberg
• campaign

Keywords

• Mongolia
• Roman von Ungern-Sternberg
• history
• war
• politics
• campaign

Mentioned in this episode

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