Timewatch

Season 25, Episode 6

Episode Title: The Secret History of Genghis Khan

Air Date: 2006-03-10

Overview:

Reputed to have been written by Khan's adopted son, 'The Secret History of the Mongols' reveals a very different man to the butcher of legend: a devoted husband, politician, and legislator. This documentary examines the book to show how an illiterate nomad inspired his successors to conquer the largest land empire in history. 6/6.