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Get to know Genghis Khan through special events, lectures and learning experiences associated with the exhibition.
Members Event
Genghis Khan
Friday, February 27, 6 – 10 p.m.
Members, join us for a special viewing of Genghis Khan, including crafts for kids, refreshments and a cash bar. Reserve early – this event will sell out! For reservations, call 713-639-4629. Admission to the exhibition requires a separate ticket purchase.
Family Festival
The Khan of Mongol & the Yassa Code
Saturday, February 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
FREE
Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, created the largest empire the world has ever seen. Learn about Mongolian culture, codes, and traditions and the fierce way this civilization was created at The Khan of Mongol & the Yassa Code on Saturday, February 28 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Expand on your experience – see Genghis Khan for yourself.
Distinguished Lecture
Khubilai Khan’s Lost Fleet
James P. Delgado, Ph.D., Institute of Nautical Archaeology
Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 p.m.
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In 1279, near what is now Hong Kong, Mongol ruler Khubilai Khan routed the Song navy and completed the grand dream of his grandfather, Genghis Khan – the conquest of China. The Grand Khan now ruled the largest empire the world had ever seen, stretching from the China Sea to the plains of Hungary. Having also inherited the World's largest navy – more than seven hundred ships, the Mongols began audacious attacks on Japan, Vietnam and Java. Within fifteen years, Khubilai had squandered his massive fleet.
Considered for seven centuries to be little more than legend, the story of the Mongol navy has finally been confirmed. Archaeologist James P. Delgado has dived with the Japanese team studying the remains of the Khan's lost fleet at Takashima. Using original sources as diverse as sunken ships, hand-painted scrolls and historical and literary records, he tells the fascinating tale of Khubilai's maritime forays and solves one of history's greatest mysteries: what sank the Khan's great fleet?
Released in 2009, Delgado will sign copies of his new book Khubilai Khan's Lost Fleet: In Search of a Legendary Armada following the lecture.
Teacher Workshop
Genghis Khan
Tuesday, May 5, 5 – 8 p.m.
Purchase tickets to experience Genghis Khan. Or, learn more! Walk through the exhibition online and marvel at fascinating facts about Genghis Khan.
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