Fact check: Was the tartarian empire real

1. Summary of the results

The question of whether the Tartarian Empire was real has been extensively analyzed by various sources, with the majority concluding that it is a pseudohistorical conspiracy theory ^{[1] [2]}. According to these sources, the theory posits the existence of a lost civilization with advanced technology and culture, but there is no historical evidence to support these claims ^{[2] [3]}. The term "Tartary" does have historical roots, referring to a region in Asia, including Siberia and parts of central Asia ^{[1] [4]}, but the concept of a powerful and advanced Tartarian Empire is not supported by factual evidence ^{[5] [3]}. Some sources suggest that the theory originated from Russian nationalism and pseudoscience ^[2], and has been spread through online platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit ^[5]. The theory has been debunked by excellent YouTubers and historians ^[5], and is considered a bizarre and debunked idea ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

One key aspect missing from the original statement is the historical context of the term "Tartary" ^{[1] [4]}, which was used to refer to a region in Asia. Additionally, the role of Russian professor Anatoly Fomenko in popularizing the theory ^[6] is an important context that is not mentioned in the original statement. Alternative viewpoints, such as the idea that the Tartarian Empire was a real historical entity that has been erased from history ^[6], are also not considered in the original statement. However, these alternative viewpoints are not supported by factual evidence ^{[2] [3]}, and are considered speculation and misinformation ^[3]. Some sources also mention the Mud Flood conspiracy theory, which is related to the Tartarian Empire theory ^[1], but this context is also missing from the original statement.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be considered misleading because it does not provide any context or evidence to support the existence of the Tartarian Empire ^{[2] [3]}. The statement may also be biased towards promoting the conspiracy theory, as it does not consider alternative viewpoints or present a balanced view of the topic ^{[5] [1]}. The lack of historical evidence and the debunking of the theory by experts ^{[2] [3]} suggest that the original statement may be promoting misinformation. The sources that benefit from this framing are likely those that promote conspiracy theories and pseudoscience ^[2], while the sources that are harmed by this framing are those that promote factual evidence and historical accuracy ^{[2] [3] [1] [6] [4] [2] [5] [3]}.