Podcast Episodes

Supplemental: Qianlong's 1758 Dzungar Victory Stele

The "Old Man of 10 Victories" crows to the Heavens in words of stone of his crushing of the once-mighty Khanate.

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Published on 2 months ago

#297 - Qing 32: Tea, Trade, & Thunder

The Qing conquest of Dzungaria did not begin with any kind of cannon-fire or musketry. Instead, it began like many wars end: with a funeral.

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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

#296 - Qing 31: The Architect of Capacity

As his era of rule over Great Qing drows to a close, the Yongzheng Emperor spares neither expense nor detail to reform the empire he inherited and modernize it for the one who will inherit it from hi…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

#295 - Qing 30: Building Better Worlds

The Yongzheng Emperor seeks to capitalize on his father's greatness abroad - but cautiously. He wants to exterminate the barbarians... but delicately. He wants to build better worlds... no matter how…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rebroadcast 2025: Special - Tiananmen Square: The Declassified History - 06/01/1999 w/ postscript 2024

Doc 1: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, A Student Demonstration of Sorts in Tiananmen Square (11/21/85)

Doc 2: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of…

Published on 3 months ago

#294 - Qing 29: The Conquest of Qinghai

While the Yongzheng Emperor attempts to get his domestic policy ducks in a row from the Forbidden City, out on the Western Frontiers, change is the only constant. Between squabbling Tibetan lamas, re…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#293 - Qing 28: Three Treks Across Eurasia

Leaving behind the imperial court of Beijing, we return to the far frontiers of the northwest, where China, Tibet, Mongolia, and Russia all converge and vie for power. Glory and riches to the victors…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

#292 - Qing 27: The Wonder Years

The Yongzheng Emperor brings Peace, Justice, & Security to his new Empire.

Time Period Covered:

1723-1728 CE

Major Works Cited:

Perdue, Peter C. China marches west: the Qing conquest of Central Eu…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

#291 - Qing 26: The Cosplayer of Heaven

The Yongzheng Emperor's stylings:

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Published on 4 months ago

The History Of China Podcast/POA Crossover!| Puttin on Airs w/ Trae Crowder & Corey Ryan Forrester

I'm on with Trae Crowder & Cory Ryan Forrester to talk wild & crazy stories about China.
Please forgive the tech difficulties!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKVpUmzGr8o

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago