Best chinese history Episodes (Page 31)

038 - The Regent

Jul 30th, 2021 27m 51s

Huo Guang shows himself to be one of the most important non-Emperors in the Han government to date. Emperor Zhao won't be here for a long time, or even a good time for that matter. A controversial incident gives us something to ponder, a new em

037 - The 8 Year old & His Regent

Jul 17th, 2021 27m 45s

Emperor Wu is gone and now his 8 year old son must become Emperor Zhao. But like all child emperors, a regent runs the government for him. This episode dives into the complex court drama that revolved around the regents and those around the you

3-9. Yuan Brand and Mark

The Yuan government and society was a unique experience for China. The Mongols always promoted trade and continued to do so as the rulers of China. China population estimates during the Yuan Dynasty are not firm. The available numbers, howev

Episode 29 - The Eastern Han Dynasty

This podcast episode discusses the the Eastern Han dynasty, right from the restoration and why it then collapsed again. I hope you enjoy the episode!

3-8. Fratricide and More

The War of Restoration concludes. Before it was over, one emperor disappeared, never heard from again, and another was assassinated. The Mid Yuan period of the Yuan Dynasty also concludes with the ascension of the last emperor, Toghon Temur.

036 - Sima Qian, Buddhism, and Standardized Tests

With Emperor Wu and Sima Qian both gone, this episode dives into the prolific historian himself. Furthermore, we put Buddhism on our radar and end with a look into the beginnings of standardized testing. All that and more on this week's episode

Episode 28 - Dragon Boat Festival SPECIAL!

This week, we take a wee break from our narrative and chronological podcast, and dive into the legend behind one of China's most celebrated festivals - the Dragon Boat Festival!This episode will take a look into the extremely famous poet Qu Y

3-7. Regicide and More

As the history moves into the middle of the 14th century, the Dynasty enters into a volatile and dramatic period. Before this episode is finished four Great Khans/Chinese Emperors come to power in a little over eight years. This era is filled

Episode 27 - The Silk Road

This episode covers the famous Silk Road, which was a trade route officially established during the Han dynasty.This episode covers 4 main points:1. How the silk road came into being2. The goods traded between East and West3. The Chinese se

Episode 26 - Death of Han Wu Di, Decline of the Han, In with the 'New'

This episode talks about the brief period where the Han dynasty is usurped by the powerful minister Wang Mang in 9AD.What replaces the Han is the Xin/New Dynasty, however despite this new order, it would only last 14 years and die with the dea

3-6. The Two Brothers

Temur Khan died without an heir and did not designate one. A violent succession conflict resulted among the royal princes. Eventually one of his nephews emerged from the conflict to take the throne of the Mongolian Empire and the Chinese Yuan

035 - The End of Emperor Wu

We finally reach the end of Emperor Wu's historic and historically long reign. More conquests, more policy questions, revolts, and....a big witch hunt - literally. All that and more on this week's episode!

Episode 25 Special! Comparison - Han China and Ancient Rome

Today's episode will take us away from the chronological timeline and I will interview my friend Death of the Roman Republic podcaster!We discuss many different topics between Rome at the time of Augustus and the Han dynasty such as religion,

034 - Han Supernova

This episode sees the Han Supernova....rapid expansion at never before seen rates. Also, we cover in any missing pieces that happened during, just before, and after the Han-Xiongnu War.