Claiming Genghis Khan

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Mongolians worship a man that many think of as a historical villain. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad visits the Inner Mongolian city of Ordos to find the respect that people there give to Genghis Khan. Download MP3

Genghis Khan’s final resting place

For today’s Geo Quiz — think Genghis Khan. You have to marvel at the sheer size of his Empire. The 13th century Mongol ruler oversaw what’s considered the largest contiguous empire in history.