The History of China

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A journey through the 5000 years of history documented by one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations. For all the episodes for free, as well as additional content, please subscribe and/or visit http://thehistoryofchina.wordpress.com.

25/11/2013

#1 - Origins 1: The Mythical Origins Of The Middle Kingdom

In episode 1, we begin with an introduction to this podcast, followed by a brief overview of what we’ve come to know about early human migration and settlement in the region that will eventually become China. Finally, we’ll delve into the mythological origin story that purports to tell of the three divine Sovereigns who would create and then rule over the Han people. I’m very excited to be getting this journey underway! Once again welcome, and thank you for listening. UPDATE: As of 08/28/2016, this episode has been completely rebooted from the ground-up. Enjoy! Transcript Available (paywalled): Transcript Donate to Help the Show!: https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofchina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32 min
26/11/2013

#2 - Origins 2: Five Emperors, Twelve Islands

This episode, we enter the second half of our gaze into the Chinese origins mythos. Focusing on the Five Emperors descended from the Yellow Emperor, this period marks the beginning of the transformation of the Huaxia People from settled tribe, to dynastic feudal kingdom. There will be betrayal, cataclysmic flooding, bird kingdoms, the Vietnamese, magical earth, and – of course – dragons. UPDATE: as of 08/28/2016, this episode has been fully rebooted from the ground up. Enjoy! Transcript Available (paywalled): Transcript Become a Patron: Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 min
26/11/2013

#3 - Xia 1: The Xia, China's First Dynasty

This week we move into the beginnings of China’s dynastic period where rulers began favoring birthright over merit – and the consequences will be almost immediately apparent. Beginning with the triumphant reign of the heroic Yu the Great, the Xia’s semi-accidental trip into dynastic succession will swiftly spiral downward, eventually leaving a usurping general in power, and the House of Xia all but exterminated after decades in exile. Rebooted as of 09/06/2016 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 min
29/11/2013

#4 - Xia 2: Revenge of the Xia!

This time, we take an in depth look into Shao Kang, the prince born in hiding who would rise from his dynasty's ashes to seek revenge against the Usurper-General Han Zhuo who had ruthlessly pursued him. Through a combination of skill, luck, and patience, Shao Kang will cobble together a force able to meet Han Zhuo's armies in battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 min
06/12/2013

#5 - Xia 3: The Fall Of The House Of Xia

This episode we cover our source materials, and then delve into the latter half of the Xia Dynasty post Shao Kang's restoration. It all ends with the corrupt and cruel Emperor Jie coming face to face with the Army of Shang bearing down on him, intent on ending his reign of terror once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 min
13/12/2013

#6 - Shang 1: Them Bones, Them Bones, Them Oracle Bones

We take a "time out" from our forward-marching chronology to examine the evidence we have of the Shang state, and how we came to know what we know about his period. Mostly, it's about what we can learn from reading divine messages off of dragon bones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

36 min
22/12/2013

#7 - Shang 2: The Shang Triumphant

In this first of two parts, we look at the first half of the Shang Dynasty beginning with the victory and reign of Tang "The Perfect" and leaving off 21 emperors, five capitals, and 400 years later with the amazing reign of Wu Ding and his warrior-priestess wife Lady Fu Hao. Along the way, there are warlike redheaded Xirong, Demonic Mongols, and Blue Barbarians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42 min
29/12/2013

#8 - Shang 3: The Shang Vanquished

This episode we chronicle the decline and eventual fall of the once-glorious Shang Dynasty to the same vices and evils that spelled doom for the Xia centuries ago. In the West, a powerful new clan calling itself the Zhou has risen to power, eventually with an eye to make right what the final Shang Kings have twisted so horribly wrong. Along the way, we'll colonize the Japanese islands and raise a minor Chinese prince to the King of Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 min

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04/09/2024

Stephanufagus

This was such a wonderful podcast! Unlike some where it’s kind of a drab and struggle to endure. The narrator definitely makes it very enjoyable to follow along and adds a little bit of spice to the details. Highly entertaining and highly enjoyable. Get your popcorn ready this podcast is absolutely informative and entertaining. Great job and thank you so much. Can’t wait to listen to more.🤩👏
Nothing major just want to correct a mistake

05/12/2024

yankllllll82

The region listed for Yi people are southwest, not southeast.
Too credulous

11/10/2024

Ye Ken

Basically, he reads textbooks for you. It’s not at the same level as history of Roma or history of Byzantium, ngl. Barely quoted any historians.
Fantabulously spectacular

03/06/2024

Platypusoppossum

As someone with a proper emotional obsession with Chinese history, I cherish this podcast and jump up and down every time a new episode is released. Truly *massive* amount of content, yet very listenable. Overall fantastic. P.S. I feel like none of the other history podcasts out there actually know how to design their cover art well. Thanks, Chris.

A journey through the 5000 years of history documented by one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations. For all the episodes for free, as well as additional content, please subscribe and/or visit http://thehistoryofchina.wordpress.com.