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[Paul Edwards @pauledwards]

@LastPassHelp The link for the credit monitoring dashboard has not worked for me in a few days; the "Dashboard" text is not clickable. Tried multiple computers and browsers, cleared browser cache and private browser mode, but none worked. Please advise.

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

"If you’re afraid, don’t do it.
However, if you’re doing it, don’t be afraid". - Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan (1162–1227 AD) and Mongols are invariably associated with terrible tales of conquest, destruction, and bloodshed. This famed clan leader and his immediate successors created the largest empire ever to exist, spanning entire Asian continent from Pacific Ocean to modern-day Hungary in Europe. Such an empire could not have been shaped without visionary leadership, superior organizational skills, swiftest and most resilient cavalry ever known, an army of superb archers (“devil’s horsemen” in Western sources), existence of politically weakened states across Asia and of course, havoc and devastation.

Yet, legacy of Genghis Khan, his sons, and grandsons is also one of cultural development, artistic achievement, a courtly way of life, and an entire continent united under so-called Pax Mongolica (Mongolian Peace). Few people realize that Yuan Dynasty in China (1271–1368 AD) is part of Genghis Khan’s legacy through its founder, his grandson Khubilai Khan (r. 1260-1295 AD). Mongol empire was at its largest two generations after Genghis Khan and was divided into four main branches, Yuan (empire of Great Khan) being central and most important. Other Mongol states were the Chagatai khanate in Central Asia (1227–1363 AD), Golden Horde in southern Russia extending into Europe (1227–1502 AD), and Ilkhanid Dynasty in Greater Iran (1256–1353 AD).

Mongols were remarkably quick in transforming themselves from a purely nomadic tribal people into rulers of cities and states and in learning how to administer their vast empire. They readily adopted system of administration of conquered states, placing a handful of Mongols in top positions but allowing former local officials to run everyday affairs. This clever system allowed them to control each city and province but also to be in touch with population through their administrators. Seat of Great Khanate in Dadu (Beijing) was center of empire, with all its pomp and ceremony, whereas three semi-independent Central and western Asian domains of Chagatai, Golden Horde, and Ilkhanids were connected through an intricate network that crisscrossed continent. Horses, once a reliable instrument of war and conquest, now made swift communication possible, carrying written messages through a relay system of stations. A letter sent by emperor in Beijing and carried by an envoy wearing his paiza, or passport, could reach the Ilkhanid capital Tabriz, some 5,000 miles away, in about a month.

The political unification of Asia under the Mongols resulted in active trade and the transfer and resettlement of artists and craftsmen along the main routes. New influences were thus integrated with established local artistic traditions. By middle of 13th Century AD, Mongols had formed largest contiguous empire in the world, uniting Chinese, Islamic, Iranian, Central Asian and nomadic cultures within an overarching Mongol sensibility.

Genghis Khan’s grandson Hülegü (d. 1265 AD) subdued Iran in 1256 AD, and conquered Baghdad, capital of ‘Abbasid caliphate, in 1258 AD. Hülegü’s Dynasty, the Ilkhanids or Lesser Khans, ruled this area, called Greater Iran, until about 1353 AD. After their rapid gain of power in Muslim world, Mongol Ilkhanids nominally reported to Great Khan of Yuan Dynasty in China and in process imported Chinese models to better define their tastes. However, new rulers were greatly impressed by long-established traditions of Iran, with its prosperous urban centers and thriving economy and they quickly assimilated local culture. Mongol influence on Iranian and Islamic culture gave birth to an extraordinary period in Islamic art that combined well-established traditions with new visual language transmitted from eastern Asia.

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[The Thinking Atheist @ThinkingAtheist]

#TrumpCult is real.

[Paul Edwards @pauledwards]

@larianstudios Steam BG3 crashes out 100% when loading a saved game after Patch #1.

[Paul Edwards @pauledwards]

Fundraiser by Mike Crum : Donnie Crum's Sister and Brothers https://t.co/Dg8x0xtLRT

[Michael Shermer @michaelshermer]

As predicted we learned nothing new about UAPs/UFOs at today’s hearings. Graves & Favor repeated sightings they’ve told countless times, Grusch repeated “I can’t tell you in an open hearing, it’s classified, nothing more than I said on News Nation” etc. https://t.co/ovwht6xVP3

[Paul Edwards @pauledwards]

@BigThingShow @ReillyAround @KristianHarloff The government looking at this is nothing new. They looked at this from 1947 through 1969. https://t.co/n2o28HewqT

UFO stories always come back around every 10 or 20 year. Rosewell, Gulf Breeze, Kecksburg, Area 51.

[Michael Shermer @michaelshermer]

"I've been told" we have alien tech. 4th time in a month we've heard this. Can we please move beyond the urban legend FOAF stage of UAPs ("a Friend of a Friend says") & see some actual evidence? I've got $1000 that it won't happen by Dec. 31 2024. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

[Big Think @bigthink]

At 97 years old, Sir David Attenborough is still narrating nature series and documentaries. For decades he has been helping to educate the world about animals and places that most of us will never see, but that we should all be working harder to protect. https://t.co/RXamwE1h8b

[Steven Pinker @sapinker]

Groupthink is stifling the university: Another reflection on the Council of Academic Freedom at Harvard @cafharvard https://t.co/HEl85oRb5x

[Paul Edwards @pauledwards]

@scottjohnson Thats crazy!!! Can you imagine how long the cord will need to be?

[Paul Thurrott @thurrott]

"Google CEO: Search will evolve substantively in next 10 years"

After not evolving at all over the previous 10. Interesting what a little scare can do.

[Paul Edwards @pauledwards]

@GarrettArt Had to reinstall a few weeks ago and it’s sooo nice not having to deal with addons after a reinstall.

[Paul Edwards @pauledwards]

@YouTube I hate YouTube shorts filling my feed. Give me an option to hide them on the site. 100% of the shorts are just clips of vids I’ve already seen. Creators not being very creative.

[Ken Burns @KenBurns]

My thoughts on Florida House Bill 999:

America’s greatness stems not from its suppression of our complicated history but our willingness to engage and understand it. Each generation has helped further bring to life the values articulated in the Declaration… (1/3)

[Paul Edwards @pauledwards]

@rebeccawatson Well… “there is a sucker born every minute” still rings true.

[Paul Edwards @pauledwards]

@corepod

[Scott Seiss @ScottSeiss]

“Here’s what you need to know before you see Cocaine Bear”