The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast

William Han
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Stories from ancient China, and whatever else comes to mind.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    The Yellow River, Changing Course

    In recorded history, the Yellow River has flooded 1,593 times and changed course 26 times. Support the show

    22 min

  2. 18 SEPT

    Di Qing: Soldier Out of Time

    One of the great heroes of the Song Dynasty, born into the wrong time. Support the show

    24 min

  3. 11 SEPT

    Liu E and "The Travels of Lao Can"

    The late-Qing author and his famous novel. Support the show

    20 min

  4. 4 SEPT

    Shen Gua, Scientist

    Shen Gua or Shen Kuo of the Song Dynasty is one of the most significant figures in the history of Chinese science. Support the show

    23 min

  5. 28 AUG

    Xie Jin of the Yongle Encyclopedia

    The early-Ming Dynasty mandarin and editor of one of the greatest literary undertakings ever performed. Support the show

    22 min

  6. 21 AUG

    "Discourse on the Lamas" and the Golden Urn

    In 1793, Emperor Qianlong of Qing decreed a new process by which to select future Tibetan spiritual leaders like the Dalai Lama. And he wrote an essay about it. Support the show

    22 min

  7. 14 AUG

    Wu Jingzi and "The Scholars"

    Regarding the great Qing Dynasty novel and its unfortunate author. Support the show

    21 min

  8. 7 AUG

    Rebellion of the Eight Princes

    The chaotic series of events from 290 to 306 A.D. that set the stage for the fall of the Western Jin Dynasty. Support the show

    21 min
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