VPS September - Batu: Historical Detective

Virtual Panel Series event.
Title: Batu: Historical Detective
Panelists: Rachid Nougmanov, Timothy May, Stephen Pow, Diane Wolff
Abstract:
In this new documentary film by director Rachid Nugmanov, Chinggis Khan's favorite grandson, Batu investigates the mystery of his father's death. Uncovering a conspiracy in his own family, he creates a powerful empire to administer justice against the culprits. For the first time in history, 26 leading researchers from Asia, Europe and America have come together as witnesses in a murder case that took place eight centuries ago. The question remains: Who is Batu? A war criminal, a minion of fate, or a justice maker?
Rachid Nougmanov is a Kazakh film director, dissident, political activist and founder of the Kazakh New Wave cinema movement.
Dr. Timothy May is a specialist on the history of the Mongol Empire and the author and editor of 6 books, over 30 articles and chapters, and numerous other publications. He has also consulted and appeared on several television shows including National Geographic’s Origins: The Journey of Mankind, Spike’s Deadliest Warrior, and EBS (Korean Educational Broadcasting System)’s The Secret of the Super Powers. He is currently the editor of Mongolian Studies: The Journal of the Mongolia Society.
Diane Wolff is an expert on East Asia and the recipient of an ALA Notable Book Award and the author of forthcoming Silk Road Series: The Heirs of Chinggis Khan. The first book in the series is Batu, Khan of the Golden Horde: The Mongol Khans Conquer Russia. She is also the author of two serialized stories. Fish Shoes: A Palace Drama. Available free for students on Wattpad. And The Khan's Mistake: The Fight for the Throne of Chinggis Khan is available on Amazon Kindle Vella. She has been published in The New York Times, The New York Times Book Review, and the Chicago Tribune, among others, for her work on China and Tibet.
Stephen Pow is a senior research fellow with Saint Petersburg State University. His main area of focus is the Mongol Empire and Mongol-European relations in the thirteenth century, and other medieval topics such as archaeology, Arthurian literature, and medieval travel.
Marie Fvereau was not able to participate in the panel due to unforeseen matters.
This video was edited by ACMS media volunteer Ian Kung.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the American Center for Mongolian Studies, which is a non-political, non-profit organization of 501(c)(3) category.

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Nice video!

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Marie Favereau was not able to participate in the panel due to an unforeseen situation.