Best chinese history Episodes (Page 31)

Episode 28 - Dragon Boat Festival SPECIAL!

Jun 20th, 2021 9m 20s

This week, we take a wee break from our narrative and chronological podcast, and dive into the legend behind one of China's most celebrated festivals - the Dragon Boat Festival!This episode will take a look into the extremely famous poet Qu Y

3-7. Regicide and More

Jun 18th, 2021 26m 27s

As the history moves into the middle of the 14th century, the Dynasty enters into a volatile and dramatic period. Before this episode is finished four Great Khans/Chinese Emperors come to power in a little over eight years. This era is filled

Episode 27 - The Silk Road

This episode covers the famous Silk Road, which was a trade route officially established during the Han dynasty.This episode covers 4 main points:1. How the silk road came into being2. The goods traded between East and West3. The Chinese se

Episode 26 - Death of Han Wu Di, Decline of the Han, In with the 'New'

This episode talks about the brief period where the Han dynasty is usurped by the powerful minister Wang Mang in 9AD.What replaces the Han is the Xin/New Dynasty, however despite this new order, it would only last 14 years and die with the dea

3-6. The Two Brothers

Temur Khan died without an heir and did not designate one. A violent succession conflict resulted among the royal princes. Eventually one of his nephews emerged from the conflict to take the throne of the Mongolian Empire and the Chinese Yuan

035 - The End of Emperor Wu

We finally reach the end of Emperor Wu's historic and historically long reign. More conquests, more policy questions, revolts, and....a big witch hunt - literally. All that and more on this week's episode!

Episode 25 Special! Comparison - Han China and Ancient Rome

Today's episode will take us away from the chronological timeline and I will interview my friend Death of the Roman Republic podcaster!We discuss many different topics between Rome at the time of Augustus and the Han dynasty such as religion,

034 - Han Supernova

This episode sees the Han Supernova....rapid expansion at never before seen rates. Also, we cover in any missing pieces that happened during, just before, and after the Han-Xiongnu War.

Episode 24 - Han Wudi

This episode covers the very famous reign of Emeror Han Wudi.Liu Che, who also became known as emperor Wu, was one of China's longest lasting emperors ever, he kept that record up until the Qing dynasty over 1,000 years later.Han Wudi is kn

3-5. Mid Yuan

Kubilai Khan's death without an heir to the Khanate and the Chinese Dynasty once again caused uncertainty over the regime, and fighting among his grandson's over the succession. Kubilai Khan's grandson, Temur, eventually ascended to the thron

033 - SUPPLEMENTAL: The Huns

So, this is an unnumbered episode, a treat if you will. After finishing up the main part of the Han - Xiongnu War, what better way to cram a special episode than now. The Huns.

032 - The Han-Xiongnu War Pt. II (Mobei)

We are back, and this episode tackles effectively the end of the Han-Xiongnu war and the Battle of Mobei. This battle is one of the most incredible military encounters we have looked at so far, so you won't want to miss it. Also....the results

Episode 23 - The Western Han Dynasty

This episode was taken with a different mic, so sorry if it sounds different!Today's podcast takes a different approach to the usual that is discussed in he Han Dynasty. The Western Han in particular, is famous for territorial expansion, centr

3-4. Origin of the Universe

The Chinese Yuan Dynasty begins. Kubilai Khan and the Mongols reunite China for the first time in nearly four centuries. China became the biggest prize for the Mongolian Empire. Kubilai Khan brilliantly wove together Mongolian traditions and