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Back to SearchWellington Koo, Diplomat
Episode 221
The story of one of Republican China's greatest diplomats.
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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Chen Youliang and the Battle of Poyang Lake
Episode 220
Regarding the late-Yuan era rebel leader and the greatest naval battle in medieval Chinese history.
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Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Shangguan Wan'er: "Prime Minister in Women's Clothing"
Episode 219
The story of a remarkable Tang Dynasty woman.
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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Panthay Rebellion
Episode 218
The 19th century Muslim revolt in Yunnan.
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Published on 3 months ago
Li Ling, Tragic Hero
Episode 217
The tragic tale of the Han Dynasty general Li Ling.
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Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
The Nestorian Stele
Episode 216
In 635 A.D., a Syriac bishop arrived in the Chinese capital, Chang'an. This is the story of the stele they put up to commemorate that event...
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Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Li He, the Ghost of Poetry
Episode 215
Li He, one of the most unusual poets of the Tang era, who also gave us the expression: "to answer the summons to the jade pavilion."
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Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Latter Ruler Li
Episode 214
Li Yu, the last ruler of the Kingdom of Southern Tang, who also happened to be one of the greatest poets in Chinese literature.
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Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Liu Shipei
Episode 213
Regarding the man who came up with the calendar of the Yellow Emperor.
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Published on 4 months ago
The "Sweet Dews" Massacre
Episode 212
The Coen Brothers-esque plot of 835 A.D. that backfired spectacularly, and gruesomely...
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Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago