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Ep. 34 | The Ming Dynasty (Part 4)
We finish off our overview of the Ming Dynasty in this episode and also trace the rise of the Manchu's. The period from the Jiajing emperor to the tr…
15 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 33 | The Ming Dynasty (Part 3)
In today's episode we look at Ming Dynasty China from the reigns of Xuande to Jiajing. This period in Chinese history was witnessing momentous change…
15 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 32 | The Ming Dynasty (Part 2)
In this week's episode we examine the second great emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the Yongle [Yong - Leh] emperor who reigned 1402-1424. This tireless …
15 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 31 | The Ming Dynasty (Part 1)
Laszlo is back, finally, after a longer layoff than expected. This week we look at the end of the Yuan dynasty and the founding of the Ming Dynasty. …
15 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 30 | Chinese New Year
This week we take a break from the history to look at the background and the traditions surrounding Chinese New Year. Laszlo will be back next time t…
15 years, 3 months ago
Ep. 29 | The Southern Song Dynasty
In this week's episode Laszlo finishes off the Song Dynasty after the Jin Empire captures the royal family and sacks the capital in Kaifeng. The Song…
15 years, 3 months ago
The Northern Song Dynasty
This week's episode runs a little longer than usual. In it we examine the Northern Song Dynasty from 960 to 1127. This was a precarious time for Chin…
15 years, 3 months ago
Ep. 27 | Tang Dynasty (Part 3)
In today's final installment covering the history of the great Tang Dynasty, we look at its agonizing decline until 907 when it is pushed aside and a…
15 years, 3 months ago
Ep. 26 | Tang Dynasty (Part 2)
Laszlo is back after a holiday illness to continue where we left off in 705 with the passing of Wu Zetian. After an initial golden age during the Tai…
15 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 25 | Tang Dynasty (Part 1)
As the Sui peters out, Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang, seizes power and establishes the Tang Dynasty in 618. Along with the Song, the Tang Dynasty is cons…
15 years, 4 months ago