Why We Love the Tang Dynasty

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Exploring the history and charm of the Tang Dynasty, and attempting to discover how, at its height, it became possibly the most prosperous, inter-connected and innovative country in the world, with a rich and influential legacy that survives even to this day.

12/14/2020

Ep20 Loose Ends

Highlighting some of the amazing achievements and highlights of the Tang Dynasty, and considering its eventual decline and fall.

13 min
12/10/2020

Ep19 Tang City Life

The home of the Tang – the great city of Chang’an, and how it helped the Tang become so prosperous.

13 min
12/07/2020

Ep18 Portraits of Landscapes

Surveying the landscape of the Tang Dynasty, to discover how its artists charted the changes that they saw about them.

12 min
12/03/2020

Ep17 Painting the Tang

The Tang preference for realism in their paintings.

13 min
11/30/2020

Ep16 The Calligraphic Stars of the Tang

A look at the amazing calligraphy of the Tang which is seen as a highlight of this fabulous dynasty.

13 min
11/26/2020

Ep15 The Rise and Rise of Buddhism in Tang China

The role of Buddhism on the development of China during the Tang Dynasty, and the key figures who raised this religion to new heights.

12 min
11/23/2020

Ep14 Tang Music Turns Inwards

How the decline and eventual fall of the Dynasty was reflected in its music.

13 min
11/19/2020

Ep13 Tang Music in Action

How guiding imperial hands can influence the development of the arts for generations to come.

13 min

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Introducing Why We Love the Tang Dynasty

Exploring the history and charm of the Tang Dynasty, and attempting to discover how, at its height, it became possibly the most prosperous, inter-connected and innovative country in the world, with a rich and influential legacy that survives even to this day.

09/29/2020

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7 Ratings

Excellent study

09/16/2022

Stéphanie Giselle

Posh accents make me feel like I need to sit up straighter and listen. Still, great and energetic speaker! Concise yet illuminating writing. Perfect length for commutes. Enjoyed all the little audio effects that highlighted the narration and didn’t muddy it up. And! Beautiful artwork.
Fantastic podcast

11/19/2020

kobe4ever&ever

Absolutely fantastic! I’ve learnt so much about the Chinese culture with this podcast! It is a rich tapestry melded with history from over 5,000 years. It’s no wonder the culture intrigues so many. This makes me understand the Chinese mentality from a much deeper level! When all the mainstream media outlets are saying unfair things about China, I think everyone should listen to this first!
informative

11/11/2020

fistpeople

Charming voice and excellent pronunciation

Exploring the history and charm of the Tang Dynasty, and attempting to discover how, at its height, it became possibly the most prosperous, inter-connected and innovative country in the world, with a rich and influential legacy that survives even to this day.