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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May 29, 2025 • 23min
Li Ling, Tragic Hero
The tragic tale of the Han Dynasty general Li Ling.Support the show
May 22, 2025 • 27min
The Nestorian Stele
In 635 A.D., a Syriac bishop arrived in the Chinese capital, Chang'an. This is the story of the stele they put up to commemorate that event...Support the show
May 15, 2025 • 18min
Li He, the Ghost of Poetry
Li He, one of the most unusual poets of the Tang era, who also gave us the expression: "to answer the summons to the jade pavilion."Support the show
May 8, 2025 • 20min
The Latter Ruler Li
Li Yu, the last ruler of the Kingdom of Southern Tang, who also happened to be one of the greatest poets in Chinese literature.Support the show
May 1, 2025 • 22min
Liu Shipei
Regarding the man who came up with the calendar of the Yellow Emperor.Support the show
Apr 24, 2025 • 20min
The "Sweet Dews" Massacre
The Coen Brothers-esque plot of 835 A.D. that backfired spectacularly, and gruesomely...Support the show
Apr 17, 2025 • 22min
Prime Minister Li Linfu
The Tang Dynasty prime minister who only hired non-Chinese generals.Support the show
Apr 10, 2025 • 21min
Dou Jiande, Chivalric Rebel
The late-Sui rebel leader who lived by the code of the xia.Support the show
Apr 3, 2025 • 21min
A Cup of Wine for Your Command
The tale of a cocktail hour in 961 A.D.Support the show
Mar 27, 2025 • 24min
The Tumu Crisis of 1449
The military fiasco that led to an emperor serving two non-consecutive terms.Support the show
