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He says Viking curiosity and respect let Vikings assimilate into surrounding cultures, while Mongol contempt and exploitation prevented a rich cultural legacy.
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He says Viking curiosity and respect let Vikings assimilate into surrounding cultures, while Mongol contempt and exploitation prevented a rich cultural legacy.
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"Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. Yup. So, the Vikings were in Europe, and..."
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"...great conquerors. But they didn't leave... They didn't leave a rich cultural legacy. So... And I think it has to do with the belief..."
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"So, I would much prefer to be a Viking. I would much prefer to be enslaved by a Viking than a Mongol. Like, if..."
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"Whereas the Mongols were not curious about the world. They were intent on conquest. And enslaving other people, and exploiting other people. Okay? They..."
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