Contextual History: The Present through the Past

Contextual History: The Present through the Past
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Short podcasts exploring the relationship between the past and present through a historical lens with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific world. ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/contextual-history-the-present-through-the-past/id1312927856?mt=2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiN9Yj8BSkuAaFIfTqLIqYg

Episodes

  1. Qing Dynasty in Focus - 18th Century Yangzhou

    04/06/2018

    Qing Dynasty in Focus - 18th Century Yangzhou

    A short, focused look at the economic inequalities and social tensions that underlay the commercial and cultural centre of 18th century Yangzhou.

    11 min
  2. The Qing Dynasty Part 2: The Reign of the Qianlong Emperor

    12/12/2017

    The Qing Dynasty Part 2: The Reign of the Qianlong Emperor

    More than a century has passed since the Qing dynasty first entered China through Shanhai Pass. This time we explore the reign of the Qianlong Emperor, who's reign is seen as the height of the Qing dynasty's power and properity. Complex foreign relations, tax reforms and soulstealing sorcerors are the order of the era!

    27 min
  3. The Qing Dynasty Part 1: Guns, Ginseng & Rebels Galore

    11/27/2017

    The Qing Dynasty Part 1: Guns, Ginseng & Rebels Galore

    A overview of the rise of the Qing Dynasty. Explores its origins among the Manchu people in the far northeast, its reasons for success, the collapse of the Ming dynasty and the conquest of China.

    21 min

  4. 11/13/2017

    Karen Separatism - An Autopsy of a National Divide

    An exploration into the origins of the Karen separatist movement in Myanmar and the nations broader conflicts with its ethnic minorities.

    12 min
  5. An Introduction to Niuijie Street

    11/06/2017

    An Introduction to Niuijie Street

    A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

    2 min
  6. Beginning with an Ancient Past

    11/06/2017

    Beginning with an Ancient Past

    A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

    4 min
  7. Eating with Familiar Strangers

    11/06/2017

    Eating with Familiar Strangers

    A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

    5 min
  8. Faces in the Street

    11/06/2017

    Faces in the Street

    A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

    4 min

  9. 11/06/2017

    Home Between Two Worlds

    A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

    5 min
  • 9 Episodes

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Short podcasts exploring the relationship between the past and present through a historical lens with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific world. ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/contextual-history-the-present-through-the-past/id1312927856?mt=2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiN9Yj8BSkuAaFIfTqLIqYg

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