The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast
William Han
Stories from ancient China, and whatever else comes to mind.
Episodes
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Aug 7, 2025 • 21min
Rebellion of the Eight Princes
The chaotic series of events from 290 to 306 A.D. that set the stage for the fall of the Western Jin Dynasty.Support the show
Jul 31, 2025 • 19min
The Tragedy of the Parties and Shackles
The Eastern Han Dynasty conflict between the eunuchs and the mandarins that set the stage for Three Kingdoms.Support the show
Jul 24, 2025 • 20min
The Chinese Rites Controversy
The troubled history of Catholicism in China.Support the show
Jul 17, 2025 • 26min
Zuo Zongtang and the Muslim Rebellion of Shaanxi and Gansu
One of the most significant late-Qing officials and the bloody conflicts he fought.Support the show
Jul 10, 2025 • 19min
The Nian Rebellion
The amorphous, decentralized, and non-ideological rebellion of the mid-19th century.Support the show
Jul 3, 2025 • 21min
The White Lotus Sect
Explore the fascinating journey of a blood-drenched religious movement in Chinese history. Discover the White Lotus Sect's Buddhist roots and its profound impact on culture and politics. Learn how this sect influenced various uprisings and remains a symbol of resistance against authority. Delve into its evolution and significance as a force in both historical and contemporary contexts!
Jun 26, 2025 • 21min
Wellington Koo, Diplomat
The story of one of Republican China's greatest diplomats.Support the show
Jun 19, 2025 • 20min
Chen Youliang and the Battle of Poyang Lake
Regarding the late-Yuan era rebel leader and the greatest naval battle in medieval Chinese history.Support the show
Jun 12, 2025 • 21min
Shangguan Wan'er: "Prime Minister in Women's Clothing"
The story of a remarkable Tang Dynasty woman.Support the show
Jun 5, 2025 • 22min
The Panthay Rebellion
The 19th century Muslim revolt in Yunnan.Support the show
