Topic: Mongols

The host and Barnes discuss the deep pride of Persian culture, noting that Iranians would rather die than be humiliated. Reports of B-52s carpet-bombing entire neighborhoods are labeled as "war crimes central." Donald Trump has set a deadline of 8 PM Eastern tomorrow for Iran to capitulate or face total "obliteration" of its power plants and bridges.

Historian Dominic Frisbee provides a statistical breakdown of the largest slaving civilizations in history, defining a slave as the property of another with no legal protection. The analysis covers the Mongol Empire, the British slave trade, and the Ming Dynasty. The segment aims to contextualize the scale of slavery across different eras and cultures using cumulative population estimates.

Historian Dominique Frisbee ranks the ten largest slaving civilizations in history, identifying the Roman Empire as the top enslaver. However, the segment notes that multiple Islamic dynasties, including the Mughal and Abbasid Caliphates, collectively enslaved hundreds of millions. It highlights that the British were the first major power to abolish and enforce the end of slavery.

Trump's foreign policy regarding Russia and Ukraine is criticized, specifically the threat of 500% sanctions on Russian oil. Barnes argues that Russia will never surrender, citing their history of defeating Napoleon and the Nazis. Zelensky is described as a "petty tyrant" who is persecuting Christians and suspending elections, making him a liability for the U.S.

The historical origins of Ukraine and Russia are debated, with the host claiming Lenin gave Ukraine its sovereignty while Pavlou argues for a distinct Ukrainian identity predating the Soviet era. Pavlou maintains that the divergence between the two cultures was cemented by the Mongol invasion and centuries of separate development. The Holodomor remains a central point of contention regarding Ukrainian attitudes toward Moscow.

Colonel Burton provides a historical analysis of Russia, arguing it was established as a buffer against Eastern invasions. He criticizes NATO expansion for destabilizing Russia and potentially handing its vast resources to the Chinese Communist Party. Burton suggests the "Brzezinski plan" to collapse Russia is backfiring, as a failed Russian state would allow China to dominate the global landscape for the next century.