Buddy Genghis Khan: Christian King of the East Prester John?–Mongol History - a podcast by B. T. Newberg and history nerd friends

Why did medieval Christians think the Mongols were Christians coming to team up with their Crusader bros to kick some Muslim butt? Well, it had to do with a fake news story about a certain legendary king called Prester John...

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