A day in the life of a Mongolian queen - Anne F. Broadbridge

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As dawn breaks over a moveable city of ten thousand yurts, Queen Boraqchin readies her kingdom for departure to their summer camping grounds. While her husband, the grandson of Genghis Khan, is out raiding, she juggles the duties of managing flocks, family and a city of thousands. Anne F. Broadbridge outlines a day in the life of a Mongolian queen.
Lesson by Anne F. Broadbridge, directed by Els Decaluwe.
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[@albertamalachi3560]

Imagine the thousands of kids saying this repeatedly along the way. *"Are we there yet?"*

[@uniqueusername_]

AAAHHHHH!!!!! NO!

[@geraldsoria1764]

ARE WE THERE YET MY QUEEN

[@zeap8]

Long lost reply

[@reneevazquez-anderson7435]

Thousands

[@air.rin.e]

Ha ha ha

[@abthedragon4921]

One thing people forget about Mongolian noblewomen, they did just as much for their people as noblemen did.

[@Jobe-13]

Andrew Burton Yep

[@jealousharibo]

That's something people forget about women of their nations in general. Sadly.

[@mejyonjackson2830]

More!!!!

[@solarj1388]

There is always great Queen backing his King up

[@asuri5298]

True

[@asmar5793]

I love how this queen doesn't act like one. Instead she is a servant to her subjects. Something all rulers should note

[@kirstenc4279]

She dose act like a queen but a strong one. who like you said, is a servant to her subjects instead of having the holier than thou mentality.

[@PrincessAshley12]

Monarchs are supposed to be servants to their subject.

[@asmar5793]

@@PrincessAshley12 rarely do monarchs remember that.

[@PrincessAshley12]

@@asmar5793 I think they do but because they see themselves as divine rulers on Earth, whatever they think or do is also the way their deity is aswell. Power often gets to your head and you interpret a whole new meaning from it.

[@user-dx5bn4yk4f]

PrincessAshley121 not only monarchs, politicians essentially are servants of the people, thus a democratic republic (govermment of the people, for the people)

[@jennifercavenee7572]

Genghis Khan? Never heard of him. "Boraqchin's husband's grandfather" Oh yeah, that guy.

[@anwpecirotan]

Do you mean... "Boraqchin's Father In Law's Father"?

[@violetta698]

Couldn't it just be interpreted as grandfather-in-law?

[@jdjeisjjywiei62893]

Lmaooo

[@mounikakulkarni119]

@@violetta698 are you by any chance an army? I can't make out your picture... but thename jin-sang is Jin from bts? The joke really says so 😂

[@violetta698]

@@mounikakulkarni119 yep 😂😂 the profile pic is Yoongi

[@yeahitotallyagree.2062]

“We train our men to be powerful warriors and we train our women to be great leaders.”

[@artistpolarbear1467]

yeah i totally agree

[@sarahkaveh7739]

I hate generalizing like that.that's not true.

[@moustachekid542]

Don't forget training the sheep to be warriors (lol jk)

[@ametsunami4070]

Even the women were given combat training. The mongols were just badasses

[@Testimony_Of_JTF]

@@ametsunami4070 Kind of, they did kill a lot of people. But as warriors they were indeed badasses

[@apotato9227]

The queen can move in any direction .

[@mariano98ify]

She know da way!!

[@br_vitolins9260]

Chess reference?

[@namhoang6569]

Outstanding move

[@nattikinss3680]

i like to think the queen is truly the most powerful pawn.

[@justinorlando3568]

But can’t jump over others?

[@AliciaNyblade]

"When she finds the sheep, he runs into the middle of the herd, to his mother who's in labor." Aww, I love that. It seemed like he was trying to get the queen's attention, "Help! My mom needs help!" What a sweet little sheep.

[@TheaHFrancis]

Alicia Nyblade agree！

[@moustachekid542]

And thus another two members of the Sheep emote were born

[@devinreis5811]

And delivering a lamb, DAMN!

[@saphiriathebluedragonknight375]

Doubt it. Sheep are the dumbest animal, next to humans.

[@The_Curious-Mind]

I bet is just her mom eating some grass

[@qwertyasdfghjkl8838]

I love the ancient Mongolian ways especially how there were no gender discrimination but rather equality... EVEN THE QUEEN ACTS LIKE A SERVANT

[@dyliscairofoon9678]

Didn't the men have more than one wife and constantly married them for more power or money?

[@MrByambaa602]

@@dyliscairofoon9678 only people from Golden lineage. For regular people women and men were equal. For kings it was more of an diplomatic duty

[@violetta698]

@@dyliscairofoon9678 In terms of this video, it kinda makes sense. The queens are responsible for packing up and moving the entire city, as well as sorting day-to-day issues, while their husband is out raiding. Imagine Boraqchin having to organize and lead the entire city to a different camping ground all by herself.

[@MS-qd1jj]

@@dyliscairofoon9678 but also because the women vastly outnumbered men and being unmarried was dangerous.

[@niciton]

@@dyliscairofoon9678 if you were only allowed to marry a single person, nation would be left with so many widows and orphan children...

[@AngryKittens]

This is how they conquered half of Eurasia: a built-in knowledge of logistics that other empires can only dream about.

[@herodotus945]

And yet they collapsed anyway and left almost no legacies.

[@isabelhuang_1]

​@@herodotus945 Ancient civilizations leave legacies when modern civilizations choose to study them. Perhaps this is a cue that we should be studying the ancient Mongolians more

[@dotcombubbles]

Come to Central Asia and you will find their descendants everywhere and their legacy. They have been well integrated to their new homeland often their Mongolian roots are nearly forgotten but their own unique cultures are thriving and often influential.

[@oyunbay2994]

@@herodotus945 Lol can u name one great empire that hasn't collapsed? And ofcourse you wouldn't know about it's legacy. The only thing you've been taught is the European and American narrative.

[@mihovilaceperic3705]

Lol, they might have conaqoured most of central asia but they feel apart in lesa then 100 Years after the death of Kan

[@misheeluyanga8302]

As a Mongolian girl myself, i am proud to see our culture ad everlasting technique being shown to the world in a posituve way.

[@castorbr5695]

One of my dreams is to someday visit Mongolia. Greets from Brazil xD

[@BobMcCoy]

*These animations are impeccable, your Majesty*

[@eyeofthepyramid2596]

Y don't you get fame as Justin Y You seem everywhere?

[@HAJJEM]

Yes, exactly!

[@bloubear2557]

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[@crystxlzx6442]

@@eyeofthepyramid2596 literally first time I've seen this guy 😂

[@justthink7242]

lol ur here ? thought it was only inside edition

[@rudranshmathur529]

It takes months creating this level of Animation and videos and *TED - Ed* team makes them available to us within few days......Hats off Guys👍🔥 Edit:- Thanks for the likes😃

[@TEDEd]

Thanks, Rudransh! We work with so many talented educators and animators around the world who make that possible. :)

[@mavisary.8503]

❤❤❤

[@raz0229]

Nah! It takes no more than a couple of hours of terrible headache! And then..., _Phew.., That was some hard core stuff! I'll work on some other frames tomorrow!_

[@rudranshmathur529]

Alan Becker knows the pain

[@rudranshmathur529]

I love when they reply and heart comments

[@StukovM1g]

Leadership by example, humility, confidence, compassion and duty. All the qualities of a perfect leader.

[@patrickmorgan3840]

I went to Mongolia recently and I can say that it was a life changing experience it was so interesting I’d recommend for anyone who is adventurous to visit.

[@tygarner9142]

Patty Klassøn I will now, thanks to your recommendation!

[@ZephLodwick]

It is said that Mongolia is the one country in the world with no McDonalds. Hats off to them if it's true.

[@bekolops]

Zeph Lodwick yes sadly, but still there is KFC and Burger king, pizza hut.

[@smartarse9705]

What exact places do you recommend for visiting?

[@dotcombubbles]

Nepal doesnt have McDonalds either. So Mongolia’s not alone. There’s KFC tho.

[@StoriesThatPop]

That’s a smart sheep! Went straight to the top boss when mama needed help. Love the story.

[@lovemyanimals7433]

Hey, it's my people 😊 I wish TED-ed also included that Mongolian women were not only wifes, they were also warriors and scholars too.

[@pecivo2266]

Ayy, me too.

[@lovemyanimals7433]

Srike I never said they can't be.

[@clickbird932]

Hi fellow mongoilan

[@anonymous2012s]

@@lovemyanimals7433 are you a Buddhist?

[@fae3605]

Dunjii I’m also from Mongolia! 🇲🇳

[@Tamarinne]

As a Mongolian , This is pretty accurate from what i learned in 8th grade And I’m not offended

[@sarahkaveh7739]

Wow!Hello

[@amaliasilva7518]

I’m creating this story of Namoona, the toddler daughter of a Mongolian cheese maker, who unintentionally creates a new way to preserve cheese by dropping a loaf of byaslag into a tub filled with honey.

[@erhemeebayra8209]

@@amaliasilva7518 greattttt

[@ass_ignments00]

Mongolian here!~ :>

[@SuckOnTheseNutz]

Ya

[@zolzayaenkhdalai333]

Greetings from Mongolia. Ted ed always makes awesome stuff 😊. Love watching your videos

[@TEDEd]

👋🇲🇳!

[@batenkhtehe]

i am also deep hard core mongorian (би бас гүнзгий улаан хард коор монголчин байна)

[@melodystudio1372]

Hello there im from Mongolia to . Nice to see that I'm not the only one waching this

[@melodystudio1372]

@@TEDEd Сайн байна үү

[@melodystudio1372]

@@batenkhtehe сайн бн уу

[@adinamusrepova1447]

As someone from Central Asia I am so glad to see my culture finally represented correctly in the media 😍

[@ollieatar1258]

Where are you from?

[@nikkil828]

I honestly teared up a bit at the realization of why the lamb was being unruly in the first place. *sniff*

[@misheelbaasansuren5210]

Hi, I am from Mongolia. And I am really proud of my culture and history. I am so happy this video is released. Just wanted to wish you all the best... 💕

[@sonalithakur4970]

@Name Unavailable she said she's proud of her culture and history...not her face! Smartass!

[@onlyonemitch5049]

🙋Hi there namesake! I am Zimbabwean

[@effectiveornot8841]

@@bejandemir7839 its khatan dear

[@Uilsbat]

Hello from Mongolia. Really appreciate you guys for making this video. I think this video is really good explanation about Mongolian culture.

[@ericksonretardo8087]

Here i am again, watching Ted-Ed late at night instead of sleeping. *BUT ITS WORTH IT*

[@sm0000]

Here it is 9:43... India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏

[@redonion3184]

i also watch videos about the benefets of sleep, and why one really should NOT delay sleep, instead of sleeping ...

[@StoriesThatPop]

Always worth it.

[@sovietbearprotectorofrussi4861]

Same bro And I’m at my grandparents house

[@divaskesya]

same here gosh

[@poliposebna]

I love Mongolian culture and this video is amazing! Great video, TEDed

[@BicBoi1984]

This video was interesting sure but you do realize Mongolian culture also includes countless rapes, pillaging of villages and cities, burning books and literally destroying other cultures as they conquer...

[@poliposebna]

@@BicBoi1984 quiet, don't let them know

[@martingelinas1721]

@@BicBoi1984 You do realize the same can be said of just about every conquering nation in the history of humanity. Up to, and including, the 20th century (and counting).

[@Akron162]

It was cool, except for the whole genocide thing.

[@melodystudio1372]

Oooowwww tank you

[@buttercupkat]

Kid: Are we there yet? Queen: No. Child: Are we there yet? Queen: No. Son: Are we there yet? Queen: No. Daughter: Are we there yet? Queen: *I SAID NO GOSH DARN IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN FIVE MINUTES!!!* Everyone: Our queen..? Queen: Yes..? Everyone: *ArE wE tHeRe YeT?!?!?* Queen: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@edwardrivera3841]

good one, lol thanks

[@kaitlynlehman7414]

I'm the queen in that situation

[@romeoa.6634]

_our queen?_ *yes* _ARE WE THERE YET_ *noOOOOOOOO*

[@kaitlynlehman7414]

@@romeoa.6634 My people: our ruler? Me: yes my people? My people: are we there yet?! Me: no and stop asking for corn sakes: I will inform you once we get there!

[@romeoa.6634]

@@kaitlynlehman7414 Lmaoo add -, _ and * at the beginning and end of your phrases

[@JustinY.]

*ALL WOMEN ARE QUEENS*

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

ALL HAIL THE QUEEN!!!

[@someonethatsinafucktonoffa104]

*IF SHE BREATHES SHE'S A THOOOOT*

[@rfij3268]

*AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH* DUEL OF THE FATES INTESIFIES

[@facundoromero3336]

Justin Y. All queens are women

[@francispena2818]

IF IT BREEDS ITS A THOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT

[@moustachekid542]

2:58 "Two new additions to the Empire" Me: yEs. tHe sHeEp eMpIrE iS rIsInG!

[@HobbesHobbiton]

I always love the quotes at the start of your videos! :)

[@TEDEd]

Thanks!

[@MarkBackles]

What can i say except your welcome!

[@herazza5007]

its just so fascinating imagining hundred of thousand people moving their city.

[@allyn8546]

I love how the story is told...she's such a strong, independent, kind and true leader.

[@user-sp1nk5bw9b]

Hey just wondering but can you do a day on the life of a imperial concubine next?

[@pinkvivi9345]

A .I if you are interested in Imperial Chinese Concubines, I recommend watching the Chinese drama called “Empresses in the Palace”!

[@user-sp1nk5bw9b]

@@pinkvivi9345 i have watched it

[@weetardedcat2112]

@@user-sp1nk5bw9b is it any good?

[@introverttaciturn4133]

Someone already made a vid about that. I forgot who it is. Lol

[@user-sp1nk5bw9b]

@@introverttaciturn4133 If i wanted to see one not made by TED-Ed i would have googled it.

[@MrChillPusatVideoSeru]

moving city in a week in ancient history with stable condition, food supplay and secure.. woowwww👏👏👏👏

[@MrChillPusatVideoSeru]

big applause to mongolian queen...

[@BrokeBob]

A minor correction which I think actually makes this scene more interesting: this took place in the Middle Ages, not Antiquity. The kingdoms of England and France are fully formed, the Northern Crusades are pushing the Christian Swedish Empire east, and the scars of the Roman Empire can still be clearly seen in the forms its the Byzantine successor its Holy Roman (Holy German) claimant. Meanwhile, the decedents of Genghis Khan roam the vast steppe to the east. It really is a fascinating moment in history due to both the sheer volume and diversity of stuff happening as well as the vague foundations you can see being made for our world today.

[@kaziislam2785]

syah agha chilmy khan sounds like it was a logistical nightmare

[@UnderscoreZeroLP]

mortal engines

[@alibikazken3772]

Greetings from nomads!🇰🇿🇰🇬🇲🇳

[@OliveOilFan]

🇰🇿brother❤️

[@quackquack7595]

Dude, we don't include Mongolians in the Turan family. Sure, BC while we were in Ötüken and Siberia our cultures got blended and we learnt so much from eachother. But we gotta keep our differences. We originate from Siberia and their origin is Northern China. And we fought like a lot. Like a lot.

[@gianghuynh9570]

"Your palace may last forever but my yurt can go anywhere" - John Green,

[@sarad2487]

0:48 the baby is cute I love that he is just smiling without a care in the world XD

[@HenkdeYouTubesteen]

The best series on this channel by far!

[@MarianMetanoia]

I love everything this channel creates, but the "A Day in the Life" series has to be some of my favorite edutainment content out there. Every time I see a new upload on the playlist, I get cozy and settle in for an informative and immersive experience. It adds a new dimension to my understanding of (and appreciation for) history because the stories focus on the daily lives of common individuals, not just major figures or entire societies. My high school history teacher always encouraged us to "put a face on" history and understand that everything we learn about is an event that affected real individuals. History is so much more fascinating when you let yourself empathize with the strangers who lived through it. I can't adequately express my gratitude to the brilliant creators behind TED-Ed for making lessons in history (and a slew of other disciplines) accessible and entertaining.

[@hyperdiegesis]

This brought tears to my eyes. It is so wholesomely explained that I cannot help but wish to be there

[@danielhunter8755]

Great video as always. While we are on the subject of women's history, you should do a video on a day in the life of an Ottoman concubine. I feel there are some major misconceptions about the Ottoman harem that it would be good to disprove.

[@fuzzytheduck6821]

I’ve never heard anything about them, let alone any misconceptions

[@jennifershay8980]

Fuzzy The duck Same. It would be an interesting topic for Ted-Ed to cover.

[@fuzzytheduck6821]

For sure

[@medinahadziefendic2825]

Daniel Hunter good idea

[@nafisahmad8645]

ted-ed = love of my life

[@stephaniefaithsim]

the sheep was trying to get help and it knew exactly who to look for

[@myao96]

No one is talking enough about how amazing the narrator's voice is. Really gives life to the animation

[@Dee8Bee]

Do one about Khutulun (c. 1260 - c. 1306), she was also a noblewoman. And wrestler.

[@m.h2247]

I absolutely love Mongolian traditional outfits. Ugh, I wished.

[@EnbyTech]

Ted-Ed is the ruler of the educational channels

[@kimkardasim2151]

As a Mongolian i am so impressed by how accurate this is. Keep it up!

[@battyboo3732]

This is my favorite series! Please do more! It’s so interesting to learn about the daily aspects of life that aren’t in textbooks

[@khobymike6755]

The fact that TED-ED makes all these videos for free is jxt mind blowing 🙏🙏, superb work to the writers and animators

[@oof4992]

this channel always makes me interested in their topics by amazing animation and narration

[@twitchedsoul]

I am honoured to be subscribed to this channel the animation, the speech everything is at the level best . Hats off 😇😇😇👍

[@soufian2733]

Wow this is honestly such an interesting and refreshing topic. Would love to see this type of video for cultures around the world

[@tasyawamantassa9416]

TedEd never stops me from being amazed with the world I live in, thanks a lot TedEd ! 😊

[@Liz-lq8hw]

I love these "day in the life" vids. Please make more!

[@Echosinfireify]

I love this animation style, and the story is beautiful

[@stephanhart1802]

love how the two new lambs are just- left as two tiny fluffballs by the mothers side laughs. S'really cute, little puffball babs :3

[@kbg6710]

So glad TedEd did this one. I hope you also do some on Empress Dowager Cixi/ Empress Wu Zetian /Queen Seondeok

[@CorollaryOfDawn]

3:00 THOSE ADORABLE FLUFF BALL LAMBS

[@vraelbliz]

Great content, a concept of moving city was mind-blowjng, and i am sure the queen must be an exceptional genius to manage the process, even by today standard. Every ted-ed videos is fascinating, but the stories of ancient kingdoms is always my favorite

[@sainkhuu]

As a Mongolian really proud of you guys!

[@mayagreene8491]

Great job Ted-Ed. Blew my mind as always. You guys rock!

[@vittxrio5198]

I love the animation on this one! For the horde!!

[@diegovillarroel2502]

Hearing her say “Boraqchin” is so satisfying

[@ruchahalde5851]

The content of Ted ed never misses the mark. Awesome graphics and information Always

[@nordishtm949]

This was fantastic! Great to listen to, with so much interesting informations and the right amount of humor! For me it's the best one yet!!

[@sortof3337]

This video felt like a poem. Its sounds so awesome. So so awesome, I remember most of it now.

[@zhiqiyeoh8375]

At 2:25 she rolled her eyes!! So cute!!! Also, sheep. Sheep everywhere.

[@madelete4036]

Hello! I'm a mongolian but I wasn't really raised there so watching you're videos helps me a lot!

[@cleverusername_3200]

My niece used to hate history but when I showed her your vid about cheese she had been watching these videos non stop! Props to you guys thx so much

[@daisymae2481]

* When u realized the young sheep that woke her up was trying to find help for there mama*

[@jdoe3006]

a rare point in history where women have that much power and rights

[@rhubarbmadnesss603]

It is a Mongolian culture that women is seen as equal as men

[@arthurdiserbeau1736]

I love the voice of the one telling this story

[@dobby240]

I really like the way her dress is in motion. Its like the dress is see through to a static background layer. nice touch. Great video and animation as always

[@iselljams6468]

I wish there were more queens like this in history

[@zomb2020]

I love these!

[@vile417]

This channel gives me knowledge and entertainment, thank you for that

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

This animation is beautiful and so peaceful. Thank you 🙏

[@thatgrumpychick4928]

4:05 her face said "brah"

[@shivampatnaik2000]

That sounds like an extremely capable queen. I wonder how long and rigorous her training to take on the numerous responsibilities of a queen was.

[@tarunsharma4915]

Loved her expression at the end, when sheep says baa

[@Intheflesh404]

Why is every Ted Ed video so satisfying

[@Alekranidos09]

Awesome, didn't know anything about this. Love that the Queen had the important duty of ruling in the absence of the Khan.

[@uyangats717]

Please make a video about Queen Sorkhugtani of Mongolia's noble queen!!!

[@marimarimeow]

I love these videos... perfect to watch while relaxing

[@Seiferboi]

This is a fun video. It's great that animation is used to keep people entertained while also educating them.

[@ismaelkhaled8224]

Love yr vidss

[@KTChamberlain]

Ah, the Mongols: one of the most notable historical influences behind the Dothraki from George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, aka Game of Thrones.

[@jayceedelr]

Again, another amazing vid! Loved the animation!

[@Madhatter288]

Lovely, informative, and entertaining as always!

[@gabriellefoust9176]

sheep: HELP, HELP! MY MOMMY IS HAVING A BABY! everyone: STOP THE SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!

[@Matt-en4yg]

I like the reference to the guttural Mongolian style of singing.

[@franzjosefencinaswenceslao4403]

Thank You TedEd for another educational video...i love the animation and colors used in it ❤❤❤

[@joanj3319]

The art in this video is just beautiful

[@themrmcnuggett2529]

Life of a Mongolian queen Let's have most of the episode be about sheep

[@Jobe-13]

The MrMcNuggett 😂

[@shagdardonrovenkhbat2679]

The animation and accuracy is approved by me as Mongolian👏🏻

[@cooly1724]

The speed of these amazing animations... *Dear God.*

[@hummingbirdjourney2971]

What a lovely story and cool animation. Human were like birds who immigrants from places to places

[@ametrineambrosia4929]

Hummingbird Journey emigrated*

[@TheScienceBiome]

I absolutely *LOVE* these illustrations! How were they done?

[@vidyasreeram2587]

That sheep was so precious 💜💜

[@foxtales980]

I love this series and clicked as soon as I saw it!

[@raz0229]

Wish I've had that during my history class! _Believe me, It is a big yawn watching my teacher moving slides and talking nonsense!_