Podcast Episodes

The Panthay Rebellion

Episode 218

The 19th century Muslim revolt in Yunnan.

Support the show

11 months, 2 weeks ago

View Episode

Li Ling, Tragic Hero

Episode 217

The tragic tale of the Han Dynasty general Li Ling.

Support the show

11 months, 3 weeks ago

View Episode

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...

Support…

11 months, 4 weeks ago

View Episode

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."

Support the show

1 year ago

View Episode

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.

Support the show

1 year ago

View Episode

Liu Shipei

Episode 213

Regarding the man who came up with the calendar of the Yellow Emperor.

Support the show

1 year ago

View Episode

The "Sweet Dews" Massacre

Episode 212

The Coen Brothers-esque plot of 835 A.D. that backfired spectacularly, and gruesomely...

Support the show

1 year ago

View Episode

Prime Minister Li Linfu

Episode 211

The Tang Dynasty prime minister who only hired non-Chinese generals.

Support the show

1 year, 1 month ago

View Episode

Dou Jiande, Chivalric Rebel

Episode 210

The late-Sui rebel leader who lived by the code of the xia.

Support the show

1 year, 1 month ago

View Episode

A Cup of Wine for Your Command

Episode 209

The tale of a cocktail hour in 961 A.D.

Support the show

1 year, 1 month ago

View Episode