History or Fake Story: Genghis Khan

This is an outrage!

"Let me be unequivocally clear: the photograph purportedly showing Genghis Khan dancing at a party in a Nepalese town in the 1960s is a complete fabrication. Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, lived and died in the 13th century. There is no credible evidence to suggest that his body was frozen in ice, let alone preserved in such a manner that he could be thawed and seen dancing in the 1960s. This idea is purely the stuff of science fiction and urban legend.

This image shows a man in what appears to be traditional Mongol armor, smiling and dancing at a party. While it’s certainly intriguing, we must look at the facts. Firstly, the armor depicted here is not consistent with authentic 13th-century Mongol designs. It’s more of a theatrical costume, likely created for entertainment purposes."

• Elias Norwood - Department of Scientific Research at the British Museum