The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast

Regarding the man who made Confucianism the dominant ideology of China.Support the show

On Chai Rong, the second emperor of the Latter Zhou, and how it became the last of the Five Dynasties.Support the show

Explore the rise of Genghis Khan and the creation of The Secret History of the Mongols, a crucial document for understanding the Mongol Empire. Discover the impact of this historical text on various dynasties and its significance in preserving Mongolian traditions. Uncover the legacy of Genghis Khan and the unique insights provided by The Secret History for academic research.

On the German scholar of Chinese architecture.Support the show

Discover the history and significance of ancient stone drums found in 627 A.D., with unique Chinese calligraphy. Follow their tumultuous journey through Chinese history, wars, thefts, and political changes, ending up at the Palace Museum in Beijing.

Only six emperors in Chinese history are documented to have performed Fengshan, the worship of heaven at earth at the holy Mt. Tai.Support the show

Continuing the series on the Five Dynasties, the story of Guo Wei, founder of the Latter Zhou.Support the show

The life of the great 20th century historian Qian Mu.Support the show

On the 2nd century B.C. courtier, jester, and man of letters Dongfang Shuo, who came to be regarded as the patron saint of "xiangsheng," a traditional form of stand-up comedy.Support the show

The story of an imperial cousin and regent of the Southern Ming Dynasty.Support the show