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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Jan 9, 2025 • 19min
Prime Minister Han Qi
Regarding the Song Dynasty statesman -- and my ancestor -- Han Qi.Support the show
Jan 2, 2025 • 18min
Yan Zhenqing, Calligrapher
Regarding the Tang Dynasty mandarin and calligrapher.Support the show
Dec 26, 2024 • 18min
Wei Yuan, Geographer
Wei Yuan, the 19th century mandarin and geographer who taught the Chinese to open their eyes to the outside world.Support the show
Dec 19, 2024 • 21min
Qian Liu and the Get-Out-Jail-Free Card
Regarding the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms figure Qian Liu and his "iron scroll."Support the show
Dec 12, 2024 • 18min
Zu Chongzhi: Mathematician
Regarding the great 5th century mathematician, astronomer, and engineer.Support the show
Dec 5, 2024 • 19min
Chao Cuo: Economist
Regarding the Han Dynasty policy advisor, party-pooper, and scapegoat.Support the show
Nov 28, 2024 • 24min
Baopuzi: The Path to Immortality
About the Jin Dynasty alchemist and author Ge Hong and the text he left us, Baopuzi, which teaches us the way to immortality.Support the show
Nov 21, 2024 • 22min
Zilu, the Warrior Confucian
About one of the most famous disciples of Confucius, the man of action ZiluSupport the show
Nov 14, 2024 • 17min
Wang Bo and the Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng
Regarding the Tang Dynasty writer and his most famous essay.Support the show
Nov 7, 2024 • 19min
Xu Xiake, Traveler
The greatest travel writer in Chinese tradition, the late-Ming figure Xu Xiake.Support the show
