Dive deep into the history of the ancient Bulgars, their origins in the Eurasian Steppe, the founding of the First Bulgar Empire, and their enduring legacy in European history. Explore their conflicts, culture, and evolution from nomadic warriors to an established empire, interactions with the Byzantine Empire, and eventual transformation through Christianity and Slavic influences.
00:00: Introduction to the Bulgars
03:25: The Turkic Khaganate and the Eurasian Steppe Belt
07:40: Founding of the First Bulgar Empire
12:15: Bulgars and Byzantines: Conflicts and Culture
17:50: The Onogur Era and Early Bulgar History
22:30: Kubrat Khan and Old Great Bulgaria
27:45: Bulgar Culture: Tengrism and Traditions
32:10: The Evolution and End of Ancient Bulgar Culture
38:00: Conclusion and Legacy of the Bulgars

#AncientBulgars #FirstBulgarEmpire #EurasianSteppe #TurkicKhaganate #ByzantineEmpire #NomadicWarriors #SlavicLanguage #OrthodoxChristianity #Onogur #KubratKhan #Tengrism #BulgarCulture #EuropeanHistory

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices