The Europeans of Bronze Age China

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Published 2024-05-22
A number of Chinese words have been discovered to be of Indo-European origin, but how deep do the connections really go? Drawing on the most recent Chinese genetic and archaeological research I examine the presence of ancient European peoples in China and the part they played in Chinese history, focusing primarily on the Chalcolithic and Bronze Age.


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All Comments (21)
  • @Sideritis
    Let me add that the early nomads of Altai castrated horses in the 6th-3rd centuries. BC e., as evidenced by the archaeological finds of the Pazyryk mounds. Geldings were popular as classic steppe cavalry because they can calmly, without the desire to mate, be in a group with other horses; they are less pugnacious. These qualities are still valued today, especially on large ranches where working horses are usually kept in the herd and where the ability of the animals to immediately begin working on command is often important. in Russian the word gelding sounds like "merin".
  • @Divus_Traianus
    A video about the spread of buddhism would be great and also a rare thing on youtube
  • @al-qadi3427
    Thank you for the video. I strongly recommend Schwerpunkt's video on Tocharian warfare on the topic
  • @Akutabai5
    I tried to declare my bag of 789 grams of cannabis was for religious purposes. Sadly, it did not work
  • @vishmonster
    Fascinating. I would be interested in what the literature says about the Vedic peoples prior to their arrival on the Indus.
  • @ericcloud1023
    im glad YT recognizes that every new video of your's MUST be at the top of the reccomendations XD always a pleasure man, much love
  • @peterb3772
    The subject truly captivates my interest. Your presentation is thorough, well-researched, and delivered with a compelling presence. My appreciation for your efforts.
  • @peterj9351
    Thank you for consistently excellent work, very much appreciated!
  • @erin5092
    I couldn’t wait to watch this when it popped up. It did not disappoint!
  • @-RONNIE
    Thank you for the really good video
  • @anulfadventures
    This time period with the movements of people, culture and ideas across the length and breadth of the Steppe has always been one of my favorite "curiosities". I love learning all the new information being revealed.
  • I really enjoy your content! Thank you for all the work you put into them!! This time period and location are FASCINATING.. I’ve been looking for Bronze Age or (personally preferably) earlier content for ages and this region, including China and Japan isn’t covered like the west at all.. I’d love more early history and prehistory on east of Mesopotamia region etc.. I tend to rewatch the interesting videos over and over again while I’m doing other things.. since I inevitably miss something the first time few times around.. this one will go on the playlist!lol
  • Great overview, and I'll look forward to more details as you explore the admixture of peoples.
  • @danmaertens7872
    This is so interesting, very well made presentation! Thank you
  • I would love more videos on this region very little historic information is to be had. It,'s Fascinating