The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast

William Han

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

  1. 11H AGO

    “To Rise with the Cockcrow to Practice Swordsmanship”

    About a classical Chinese expression and the two men behind it. Support the show

    19 min

  2. FEB 12

    Qian Qianyi: Hero or Turncoat?

    Regarding the late-Ming mandarin and his ethical choices. Support the show

    24 min

  3. FEB 5

    Nanchang Uprising: Birth of the PLA

    August 1, 1927: a date that lives in PRC history. Support the show

    20 min

  4. JAN 29

    A History of Lushan

    Mt. Lu or Lushan, the object of so much classical Chinese poetry, the site of so much modern Chinese history. Support the show

    24 min

  5. JAN 22

    Luoxia Hong: Why Chinese New Year Is When It Is

    The Han Dynasty inventor of the Taichu Calendar. Support the show

    19 min

  6. JAN 15

    Altai: of Gold and One-Eyed Folks

    Tales from the Altai Mountains. Support the show

    16 min

  7. JAN 8

    Yu Yunwen, Hero of the Southern Song

    A lesser known figure who saved the Southern Song Dynasty in 1161. Support the show

    23 min

  8. JAN 1

    Destruction of the Buddha During the Huichang Era

    The reason why so few Buddhist temples from before the mid-9th century survive in China. Support the show

    19 min
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