{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Conversations: The Horse and the Rise of Empires, w\/ David Chaffetz","description":"In this episode, we explore the remarkable impact of horses on human history with historian and author David Chaffetz. His newest book, Raiders, Rulers, and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires, traces the role of the horse as a catalyst for warfare, trade, and political power across civilizations. From the nomadic steppe raiders who reshaped Eurasia to the rise of powerful empires, Chaffetz reveals how these animals transformed the trajectory of human societies. Join us as we discuss the symbiosis between humans and horses, the evolution of cavalry, and the economic and cultural revolutions spurred by these magnificent creatures.&amp;nbsp; DON\u2019T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! &amp;nbsp; BUY DAVID'S BOOK:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Raiders-Rulers-Traders-Horse-Empires\/dp\/1324051469&amp;nbsp; SUPPORT THE SHOW: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https:\/\/www.historyshortspodcast.com\/advertise&amp;nbsp; LEARN MORE: https:\/\/www.historyshortspodcast.com\/ &amp;nbsp; EPISODE SPONSORED BY THE COLLECTOR: www.thecollector.com&amp;nbsp; THIS WEEK'S THE COLLECTOR.COM'S ARTICLE SELECTION:  How Horses Shaped Human Civilization Genghis Khan: Feared Conqueror or Successful Innovator?  &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"History Shorts","author_url":"https:\/\/www.historyshortspodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38024585\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/192469750"}