The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast

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

On the great Ming Dynasty fantasy-historical novel, "Investiture of the Gods."Support the show

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

Continuing with the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: the story of Li Siyuan, emperor of the Latter Tang.Support the show

The story of General Hao Bocun.Support the show

Li Keyong and Li Cunxu, father and son, were responsible for building the second of the Five Dynasties.Support the show

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

About the Song Dynasty official, scholar, and philosopher Zhou Dunyi.Support the show

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

Dive into the intriguing origins of the idiom 'The man from Qi worries about the sky' and its roots in ancient philosophy. Discover the rich historical context of the state of Qi and its literary contributions. Reflect on how an ancient tale about irrational fears resonates with modern anxieties, such as climate change. This exploration reveals the timeless nature of worry and invites listeners to consider the balance between legitimate concerns and unnecessary fears.