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Ep. 158B | The Rise and Fall of the Qin (Part 3)
In this final Part 3 episode we finally get around to Qin Shihuang and the dynasty he founded. He didn't reign a long time but the First Qin Emperor'…
10 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 158 | The Rise and Fall of the Qin (Part 2)
In this Part 2 of a 3 part series, we'll look at Duke Xiao's secret weapon: Shang Yang. Shang Yang introduced Legalism to the Qin ruler and all kinds…
10 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 157 | The Rise and Fall of the Qin (Part 1)
In this first of three episodes, Laszlo offers up a nice easy overview of Qin Shihuang and the Qin State. In Part 1 we'll look at the ancient beginni…
10 years, 9 months ago
Ep. 156 | Joseph Needham (Part 2)
In this Part 2 episode, Laszlo continues his intro of Joseph Needham in 1943 right after Needham returned from his perilous adventure to the northwes…
10 years, 10 months ago
Ep. 155 | Joseph Needham (Part 1)
In this long-awaited topic, Laszlo introduces "The Man Who Loved China", Dr. Joseph Needham. A true friend of China for most of his adult life, Needh…
10 years, 10 months ago
Ep. 154 | The Secret Nüshu Script
In this shorter than usual episode, Laszlo introduces a little piece of culture taken from the southern portion of Hunan Province. Generations of ill…
10 years, 11 months ago
Ep. 153 | The History of Opium in China
In this episode, Laszlo examines remarks made by distinguished UCLA Professor of Public Policy Mark Kleiman who had commented on Britain's participat…
11 years ago
Ep. 152 | The Flying Tigers (Part 2)
Laszlo finishes off the CHP overview of the story of the AVG in World War II. In this episode, the battle commences on December 20, 1941. From that p…
11 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 151 | The Flying Tigers (Part 1)
In this Part 1 episode, Laszlo provides all the setup and background for the magnificent story of the American Volunteer Group, known more popularly …
11 years, 1 month ago
Ep. 150 | The History of the Hakka People
In this milestone 150th CHP episode, Laszlo shines a light on the Hakka people and where they fit in Chinese history. There are no shortages of autho…
11 years, 2 months ago