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 State, Wash DC, Government Arrests Student D

#271 - Mongol 9: The Immortal

11 days ago 53m 34s

As he feels the inevitable passage of time take its toll on his body and soul, Genghis Khan looks for answers - about how to extend his rule and his life, perhaps even how to gain life everlasting. Thus, when word reaches him on the eve of his

#270 - Qing 14: From Russia, Rome, and Ningxia With Love

25 days ago 41m 40s

Be sure to check out Airwave Media's list of 100 Best podcasts! ThoC is #69 (Nice!):https://blog.feedspot.com/airwave_media_podcasts/The Kangxi Emperor squashes his beef with the three rebellious feudatories of the south by squashing their t

#269 - Mongol 8 - Subotai & Jebe's "Wyld Stallyns" Duology

Apr 30th, 2024 1h 21m

The Excellent Adventure:In the course of their pursuit of the fleeing Khwarazmian Amir, Genghis Khan’s two top commanders have reached the shores of the Caspian Sea, and heard some of the strangest tales about what – and who – lay beyond. When

#268 - Qing 13: The War of the Three Feudatories

Apr 19th, 2024 34m 12s

Just as the last vestiges of the Ming are being swept away, a new round of wars will erupt to challenge Manchu suzerainty over China. From both within - as in the rebellions led by the three great feudatory lords of the south - and without - as

#267 - Qing 12: The Four Regents of Kangxi

Mar 23rd, 2024 35m 6s

After the untimely death of Shunzhi, a regency will be established for the 8-year-old newly-enthroned Kangxi Emperor. These four powerful Manchu lords will each be vying with power for themselves, and the last thing they'll be expecting is a 13

#266 - Qing 11: Shunzhi's Personal Rule

Mar 14th, 2024 41m 24s

With the untimely and mysterious death of Prince-Regent Dorgon, the thirteen-year-old Shunzhi Emperor takes personal command of the still unsteady Qing Empire. He's got a lot to do - and it will turn out, not terribly long to do it! From purgin

Bonus - Mongol 7: The Punishment of God

Feb 24th, 2024 1h 7m

Genghis Khan leaves the Jin Empire's subjugation to his generals, and makes his way home to Mongolia... only to find that his 5 years of campaigning have left his homeland in a bit of a mess. Siberians in rebellion and old foes cropping up in n

#265 - Qing 10: Zeelandia Has Fallen

Feb 16th, 2024 41m

Koxinga takes Taiwan by storm, forcing the Dutch East India Company off the island for good, and heralding the dawn of Chinese rule over that overseas outpost.Time Period Covered:1661-1664 CEMajor Historical Figures:Southern Ming Loyalists

#264 - Qing 9: Koxinga Attacks!

Jan 27th, 2024 39m 55s

Between the Southern Ming warlord Zheng Chenggong in Fujian, and the Dutch East India Company across the Taiwan Strait in Ft. Zeelandia, a curious figure named He Tingbin serves as the two powers' sole line of communication and diplomacy. But H

#263 - Qing 8: Lord of the Imperial Surname

Jan 21st, 2024 43m 51s

As the Manchu armies of Great Qing press ever-southward, they put increasing pressure on Ming loyalists seeking either escape or additional lands to feed their war efforts. The warlord of Fujian, Zheng Chenggong, the Lord of the Imperial Surnam

Dagon

Dec 31st, 2023 16m 18s

by H.P. LovecraftLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#262 - Qing 7: Triple-Colonization

Dec 15th, 2023 48m 16s

Though the Japanese bow out of the race for Taiwan with the establishment of the Sakoku "Closed Country" laws, the Spanish set up shot on the northern shore in an effort to stymie Dutch efforts at Ft. Zeelandia in the south. Of course you real

#261 - Qing 6: Taiwan Incognita, Pt. 2

Nov 22nd, 2023 40m 26s

Events on the high seas and islands alike reach a fevered pitch as the Dutch, Japan, China, and Portugal all vie for profit and supremacy over Taiwan and its lucrative trade. Meanwhile - call them what you will (because it's hard to keep track

#260 - Qing 5: Taiwan Incognita, Pt. 1

Nov 15th, 2023 34m 56s

Pirates!Headhunters!Samurai!The Dutch!Every day's high-stakes adventure on the island everyone's totally ignored until the 1600s!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strange Tales VIII.5: The Cask of Amontillado

Oct 28th, 2023 20m 13s

Nemo me impune lacessit.In pace requiescat!by: Edgar Allen Poe, 1846Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#259 - Qing 4: Dorgon's Domination, Death, & Downfall

Oct 23rd, 2023 49m 34s

Prince Regent Dorgon of Great Qing is riding high, at the height of his majesty, power, and untouchability. Why, he's even starting to think of himself as more of the ruler than the 6-year-old emperor who is his charge. Those are mighty fine wi

#258 - Strange Tales VIII: Beyond the Veil

Oct 8th, 2023 33m 6s

A panoply of season spookiness for your yearly, ear-ly shocks and delights!0:00:44 - "The Secrets of Hanlin Academy" - Old haunts have many mysteries contained within, some best left alone...0:04:55 - "Meat Vegetables" - You are what you eat

Special - Mid-Autumn Festival: Fly Me to The Moon

Sep 29th, 2023 13m 59s

A brief history of Mid-Autumn Festival, and the tale of Hou Yi the Archer & the Ten Suns, and Chang'e & the MoonFill my heart with song, and let me sing forever moreYou are all I long for, all I worship and adoreSources:Barlett, Scarlett.

#257 - Qing 3: Lose Your Hair, Or Lose Your Head

Sep 17th, 2023 47m 59s

Manchu occupation of the lands south of the Yangtze River proceed smoothly... right up until Prince Dorgon is convinced by some of his advisors that everyone needs a haircut.Within Southern Ming, multiple princes vie for power - such as it it

#256 - Qing 2: Greeted As Liberators

Aug 21st, 2023 35m 15s

Beijing has been brutally captured, with the Ming emperor committing suicide rather than face the bandit army of Li Zicheng. However, before he can get comfortable, the full might of the Qing are on their way to "liberate" the Chinese empire fr

Bonus - Mongol 6: Agent of Chaos

Jul 30th, 2023 53m 16s

It's been a hot summer, and a long break for me! Let's get back into things with a little extra Mongol action...“The imperial city was ripped open … Zhongdu was not one but four cities. We took each of them in turn, methodically killing and r

#255 - Ming 39: It's the End of the World As We Know It

Jun 18th, 2023 39m 11s

For the once-great Ming, the 1630s... suck. Manchus are battering down the creaky northern defenses, foreign silver has dried up, the treasuries are empty, famine, plague and locust swarms are ripping through the populace, and bandit warlords a

05/35: Tiananmen Revisited

Jun 3rd, 2023 23m 10s

What does the aftermath of a massacre entail, on the world stage?CIA Memo 6/10/89 - Begins: 2:25US Beijing Embassy Cable 7/11/89 - Begins: 6:05Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices