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The History of China

A journey through the 5000 years of history documented by one of the world"s oldest continuous civilizations. For all the episodes for free, as well as additional content, please subscribe and/or visit http://thehistoryofchina.wordpress.com.

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#293 - Qing 28: Three Treks Across Eurasia

The History of China ·

2025/05/24

Leaving behind the imperial court of Beijing, we return to the far frontiers of the northwest, where China, Tibet, Mongolia, and Russia all converge and vie for power. Glory and riches to the victors, subjugation or death for those destined to lose. Into this mix, we follow the travels of three emissaries as they cross deserts, mountains, words, and wits to ensure their sovereign emerges on top.Time Period Covered: ~1712~1724 CE Major Historical Figures: Dzungar Khannate: Tsewang

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27:24

#292 - Qing 27: The Wonder Years

The History of China ·

2025/05/14

The Yongzheng Emperor brings Peace, Justice, & Security to his new Empire.Time Period Covered: 1723-1728 CE Major Works Cited: Perdue, Peter C. China marches west: the Qing conquest of Central Eurasia. Qin, Han Tang (秦漢唐). 不同於戲裡說的雍正皇帝 [A different Yongzheng from the work of fiction] Rowe, William T. China's last empire: the great Qing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:06

#291 - Qing 26: The Cosplayer of Heaven

The History of China ·

2025/05/07

The Yongzheng Emperor's stylings:https://bsky.app/profile/thoc.bsky.social/post/3lnvmogqntk2g Please sign up to support the show at: Patreon.com/thehistoryofchina With the passing of his titan of a father, the Kangxi Emperor's 4th curviving son Prince Yinzheng, will assume the Dragon Throne amidst a tumultuous succession. Amid betrayals and backstabbings, this unlikely monarch will ultimately find himself sandwiched between his father and his son - two uncontestable pillars of Chinese

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92:12

The History Of China Podcast/POA Crossover!| Puttin...

The History of China ·

2025/04/27

I'm on with Trae Crowder & Cory Ryan Forrester to talk wild & crazy stories about China.Please forgive the tech difficulties!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKVpUmzGr8oLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:02

#290 - Qing 25: The End of a (Kangxi) Era

The History of China ·

2025/04/17

Beginning in Beijing, and then expanding out all the way to the "New Frontier" of Dzungaria, we take a survey-altitude view of the final decade-ish of the Kangxi Emperor's life & reign over the Qing EmpireTime Period Covered: ~1700-1722 CE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:53

Special: Barbarians At the Gates - A Conversation...

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2025/04/09

Original publication: 03/21/2025Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:57

#289 - Qing 24: Kangxi's Five Stelae of Victory

The History of China ·

2025/03/30

In the wake of the Kangxi Emperor's flawless victory + fatality of Galdan Khan, he erects his own definitive version of "The Way Things Happened" - five stone stelae monuments as an everlasting tribute to his greatness, and his side of the story literally written in stone.But even one so mighty as the Lord of Great Qing is not above the twist of fate's knife. For he has been receiving highly disturbing reports about his son and heir, Crown Prince Yinreng... Time Period Covered: 1697-1707

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42:50

HANZ X-Over: The Sino-Burmese War (1755-1759)

The History of China ·

2025/03/22

The History of Aotearoa/New Zealand asked for a little boost in the "what going on elsewhere in the world?" category ca. 1759. Well, we were inclined to be accommodating...It also just so happened that the Qing Empire under the Qianlong Emperor happened to be engaged in a tremendous border clash far to its south... Presenting: The Sino-Burmese War Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:12

#288 - Special: Hail The The King, Baby

The History of China ·

2025/03/08

We end our trio of insider views into the Forbidden City by looking at the life - and strictures - of the Big Man himself: the emperor.Turn out it's not all banquets and parades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:16

#287 - Special: Caged Birds Sing

The History of China ·

2025/02/28

A look into the inner heart of the mysterious Forbidden City of Beijing, and at its most protected - and confined - denizens: the women of the Imperial palace. From Empress, to concubine, to lowly maid - women hold up half of Heaven.Please support the show!: patreon.com/thehistoryofchina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:53

#286 - Special: Everything Eunuchs All At Once

The History of China ·

2025/02/21

Everything you ever wanted to know (and probably some you didn't) about Court Eunuchs in Imperial China(warning: contains description of castration & its effects) Mary M. Anderson, Hidden Power: The Palace Eunuchs of Imperial China. Duhalde, Marcelo. "How an army of eunuchs ran the Forbidden City" in The South China Morning Post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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72:50

#285 - Mongol 11: The Khan Is Dead; Long Live The...

The History of China ·

2025/01/31

Genghis Khan is dead, and his 3rd son Ögedei has ben selected to lead the Mongol Empire into an uncertain future. Once he is confirmed on the throne, he'll strike on in every direction against every foe at once. On the way, there will be virgin sacrifices, talking wolves, free money, mass enslavement, Persian princes, Assassins, poison, angry water spirits, battle-mages, cannibalism... and that's just the tip of the iceberg!Time Period Covered: 1227-1234 CE Major Historical

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33:17

#284 - Qing 23: Frozen Ashes

The History of China ·

2025/01/17

Galdan is dead. Kangxi's victory is total. It's all over but the crying.... and the executions via slow-slicing... and the crushing of his bones... and the punishment of his family... and the writing him out of history... Please support the show!: patreon.com/thehistoryofchina Time Period Covered: 1697-8 CE Major Historical Figures: Qing Dynasty: The Kangxi Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Xuanye) [r. 1654-1722] Jean-Francois Gerbillon, Puritan Missionary Tómas Pereira, Puritan Missionary Gen. Fiyanggu Gen

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32:56

#283 - Qing 22: Crimson Snow

The History of China ·

2025/01/10

The Kangxi Emperor ruthlessly tracks down Galdan Khan, leaving him and his followers with nowhere to turn and nowhere to hide. The end draws close...Please support the show!: patreon.com/thehistoryofchina Time Period Covered: 1697-8 CE Major Historical Figures: Qing Dynasty: The Kangxi Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Xuanye) [r. 1654-1722] Jean-Francois Gerbillon, Puritan Missionary Tómas Pereira, Puritan Missionary Gen. Fiyanggu Gen. Sunsike Dzungar Mongols: Galdan, the Boshugtu Khan [r

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#282 - Mongol 10: The Succession & The Last Battle

The History of China ·

2024/12/29

Even the invincible Genghis Khan must face the inevitability of death. It holds no fear for him personally, but before he surrenders at last to oblivion, he needs to see two tasks through to the end: who will succeed him as Emperor of the World, and making sure an old enemy gets what has long been coming to them... Time Period Covered: 1220-1227 CE Major Historical Figures: Mongol Empire: Genghis Khan [Temüjin] (1162-1227) Börte Khatun (c.1161-c.1130) Yesui Khatun (d. ?) Jochi (1181-1226) Chagatai

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36:20

#281 - Qing 21: Kangxi & Galdan At Jao Modo, Their...

The History of China ·

2024/12/04

The jaws of the Kangxi Emperor close in around Galdan Khan, as his own dream of "The Great Mongol Enterprise" crash down around him at a fateful stand of 100 trees abutting a tiny stream somewhere in the vastness of the steppes. To the victor go the draft histories...Please support the show!: patreon.com/thehistoryofchina Time Period Covered 1696 CE Major Historical Figures: Qing Dynasty: The Kangxi Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Xuanye) [r. 1654-1722] Jean-Francois Gerbillon, Puritan Missionary Tómas

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35:26

#280 Qing 20: Kangxi & Galdan At Jao Modo, Their...

The History of China ·

2024/11/28

Galdan Khan has slipped The Kangxi Emperor’s trap, but only by the skin of his teeth. Now having retreated deep into the heart of Central Asia, he’ll think himself safe. But the Dread Lord of Great Qing is not one to let a vendetta go so easily…Please support the show!: patreon.com/thehistoryofchina Time Period Covered 1691-1696 CE Major Historical Figures: Qing Dynasty: The Kangxi Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Xuanye) [r. 1654-1722] Jean-Francois Gerbillon, Puritan Missionary Tómas Pereira, Puritan

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46:39

#279 - Qing 19: The Treaty of Nerchinsk

The History of China ·

2024/11/09

In an epic handshake of history, the Qing and Russian Empires hammer out the first major treaty between East and West. It's good for Great Qing, it's maybe good for Russia... but it's definitely not good for the Mongols who got iced out of the negotiations by a couple of Puritan hustlers, like Galdan Khan and his harried host of Dzungars. Not good news at all...Please support the show!: patreon.com/thehistoryofchina Time Period Covered: 1690-91 CE Major Historical Figures: Qing Dynasty: The

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28:38

Extra: Interview with Vince & Cassie of the Autocrat...

The History of China ·

2024/10/29

A chat with Vince and Cassie of the Autocrat Podcast comparing and contrasting the Roman and Chinese origins and genesis legends, folktales, & mythos.Find Autocrat Podcast at: autocratpodcast.wordpress.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:08

#278 - Strange Tales IX.2: To Mortal Strife

The History of China ·

2024/10/25

A hefty second helping of weird, whimsical, wondrous, and wicked tales of the supernatural from the Zhou, Han, Liu Song, Yuan, and Qing Dynasties, for evenings when leaves quake from branches & the walls between the worlds grows thin. 0:00:00 - "Finishing Jiao's Poem" By: The One Within the Mound (Tr. Larry Hammer & Chris Stewart). 0:02:51 - "The Taoist Monk" Liaozhai Zhiyi, vol. 3. 0:09:57 - "A Report From the Qin Imperial Envoy At Xicheng, Gan Zong" Baopuzi. 0:11:33 - "The Ghoul" Shuyiji. 0:14:23

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