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The History of China Podcast The podcast covering the 5000+ year story of one of the world oldest continuous civilizations.

Through more than 5000 years of time, story, mythology, and history, join us on the journey from China's mythical roots, through it's dynastic periods, and to the economic powerhouse it is today.

 #311 - Qing 42: Charting the Collision CourseThe 19th century is pretty rough on Qing China. We're going to need to set...
11/11/2025

#311 - Qing 42: Charting the Collision Course

The 19th century is pretty rough on Qing China. We're going to need to set things up a bit before we start knocking the dominoes down...

 #310 - Strange Tales X.2: An Unseen Balance
30/10/2025

#310 - Strange Tales X.2: An Unseen Balance

 #308 - Zheng Yi Sao, Pt. 2: Into the Tiger's MouthHas the Pirate Queen bitten off more than even she can chew?
14/10/2025

#308 - Zheng Yi Sao, Pt. 2: Into the Tiger's Mouth

Has the Pirate Queen bitten off more than even she can chew?

EARLY ACCESS - R. Glasspoole's harrowing firsthand account of being taken captive by the Red Flag Fleet & held for ranso...
30/09/2025

EARLY ACCESS - R. Glasspoole's harrowing firsthand account of being taken captive by the Red Flag Fleet & held for ransom for nearly 3 months in 1809!

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25/09/2025
 #307 - Zheng Yi Sao, Pt. 1: Murders & Acquisitions, Mostly"Do you like Chinese Pirates of the 1800s?""They're okay...?"...
25/09/2025

#307 - Zheng Yi Sao, Pt. 1: Murders & Acquisitions, Mostly

"Do you like Chinese Pirates of the 1800s?"

"They're okay...?"

"Their early work was a little too 'new-wave' for my taste. But when the Red Flags came out in 1805, I think they really came into their own!"

We Pardon. All. The Pirates. And. Make. Them. Naval Officers.And you’ve got nothing to fear,Piracy Amnesty is a good ide...
16/09/2025

We Pardon. All. The Pirates. And. Make. Them. Naval Officers.

And you’ve got nothing to fear,
Piracy Amnesty is a good idear

(Where you goin? Hear us out! Hear us out! Don’t leave! Hear us out! Where you goin? Don’t leave!)

 #306 - Qing 41: Dead Men Tell No Tales0:00-16:25: Prelude to Piracy - a highlight reel of piracy on the Chinese coasts ...
15/09/2025

#306 - Qing 41: Dead Men Tell No Tales

0:00-16:25: Prelude to Piracy - a highlight reel of piracy on the Chinese coasts from Ming to early Qing (1400~1680)

16:25-1:00:00: Corsairs of the Qing Coast - The Jiaqing Emperor must confront the insane power of the pirates

 #305- Qing 40: Heshen Must Die!The Jiaqing Emperor takes the helm and... course-corrects...
08/09/2025

#305- Qing 40: Heshen Must Die!

The Jiaqing Emperor takes the helm and... course-corrects...

 #304 - Qing 39: Twilight of the DragonQianlong's reign was China at the height of its power and glory, but as that era ...
31/08/2025

#304 - Qing 39: Twilight of the Dragon

Qianlong's reign was China at the height of its power and glory, but as that era draws to its close, the winds of change are blowing ever stronger...

The Qianlong Emperor [r. 1735-1799] enshrined his conquests as the "Ten Complete Victories" - he even had a nickname: 十全...
28/08/2025

The Qianlong Emperor [r. 1735-1799] enshrined his conquests as the "Ten Complete Victories" - he even had a nickname: 十全老人: "The Old Man of the Ten Victories"

He went so far as to have it carved onto his own white-jade imperial seal.

But your "World's Best Dad" mug is cool, too, I guess...

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