
The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast
Stories from ancient China, and whatever else comes to mind.
Latest episodes

Apr 18, 2024 • 21min
Shi Jingtang, the Man Who Gave Away the Great Wall
Continuing our series on the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: the founder of the Latter Jin Dynasty, Shi Jingtang.Support the show

Apr 11, 2024 • 30min
"Troubled Empire": A Book Review
On "The Troubled Empire: China in the Yuan and Ming Dynasties," by Professor Timothy Brook, of the imperial China series by Harvard University Press.Support the show

Apr 4, 2024 • 29min
Investiture of the Gods
On the great Ming Dynasty fantasy-historical novel, "Investiture of the Gods."Support the show

Mar 28, 2024 • 23min
The Bamboo Annals
In 281 A.D., a tomb raider discovered a lost ancient text, which came to be known as the "Bamboo Annals." It had an explosive effect on the understanding of the Chinese of their own history...Support the show

Mar 21, 2024 • 17min
Li Siyuan
Continuing with the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: the story of Li Siyuan, emperor of the Latter Tang.Support the show

Mar 14, 2024 • 26min
Hao Bocun
The story of General Hao Bocun.Support the show

Mar 7, 2024 • 25min
Li Keyong and Li Cunxu
Li Keyong and Li Cunxu, father and son, were responsible for building the second of the Five Dynasties.Support the show

Feb 29, 2024 • 24min
Zhu Wen
The story of Zhu Wen, the man who formally ended the Tang Dynasty and began the period in Chinese history known as the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.Support the show

Feb 22, 2024 • 18min
Zhou Dunyi, Lawyer and Philosopher
About the Song Dynasty official, scholar, and philosopher Zhou Dunyi.Support the show

Feb 15, 2024 • 18min
Yan Jiagan, Father of the New Taiwan Dollar
Yan Jiagan is the forgotten president of the Republic of China or Taiwan. He served between 1975 and 1978 but was largely considered a transitional figure. However, before he was president, in 1949, he first rescued Taiwan from economic catastrophe, paving the way for all future developments. For that reason alone, the man deserves to be remembered.Support the show