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Chinese History & Mythology

‼️‼️‼️News Starting in 2026, new episodes will be released every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 pm .Please take note of this schedule change. I sincerely welcome you to continue listening to and supporting my program in the coming year. ———————————————————————————— ✨Ancient Chinese myths and history told through a clear, immersive timeline. Discover gods, heroes, and legends in a calm, story-driven journey. ✨If you’re fascinated by Chinese mythology, legends, and history—but don’t know where to

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72.Interesting Chinese Culture——Why Are Dragons So...

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2026/01/30

So when a Chinese person gets excited and tells you, look, that is a dragon pattern, it stands for good luck and strength.You might freeze for a second. Wait, a dragon？ That fire breathing giant？ It's means a good luck ？

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28:47

71. Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms-15

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2026/01/30

Afterward Shi Bo privately said to Duke Zhuang that from Guan Yiwu’s expression he did not look like someone who would die on the road.He was a rare talent under heaven.If he survived he would surely help Qi grow strong and once Qi became strong Lu would inevitably be threatened.Shi Bo suggested thinking in reverse.Lu could request Qi to spare Guan Yiwu’s life.If Guan Yiwu did not die he would certainly remember Lu’s favor and this could be useful for Lu in the future.

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44:25

70. Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms-14

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2026/01/28

This Guan Yiwu, whose courtesy name was Zhong, was very tall and strongly built.He looked powerful and full of masculine presence.He had read many books, knew a great deal, and had broad experience.Other people believed he had real ability, that he could handle major affairs, find ways to save a state, and also find ways to make it stronger.

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15:44

69.Interesting Chinese Culture——Why is there no so...

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2026/01/23

Content Disclaimer This episode includes discussion of discrimination strictly within historical and cultural contexts and is presented solely for academic, educational, and analytical purposes. Nothing in this episode is intended to express or represent political positions, contemporary viewpoints, or value advocacy, nor does it endorse, justify, or promote discrimination, hatred, violence, or harmful conduct of any kind. Listener discretion is advised. If this subject matter may be distressing,

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68. Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms-13

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2026/01/23

What kind of person was he . To put it plainly, he was indulgent, lustful, and had no respect for boundaries . On the outside he wore the robes of a ruler, but inside he did not treat ritual and moral rules as real limits at all . Wangji entered the palace of Qi, and within just a few months she heard a piece of news that shattered her heart . She heard that Duke Xiang of Qi had long been doing something shameful with his own younger sister WenJiang .

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73:24

67. Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms-12

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2026/01/21

After reading the report, Duke Xiang was furious . His first thought was, “I just made peace with Duke Zhao of Zheng, and I just agreed to this alliance with Ji Zu . Now your ministers turn around and murder him and switch rulers . What does that make my state look like ?How am I supposed to hold my face as the ruler of Qi .”

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66.Interesting Chinese Culture——How were the twelve...

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2026/01/16

A long time ago, about two thousand six hundred years ago during the Zhou dynasty, the Jade Emperor, the highest god in Chinese mythology,decided to choose twelve animals to represent the years.He announced that there would be a river crossing race. The first twelve animals to reach the finish line would enter the zodiac team. They would be ranked by the order they arrived.

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79:04

65. Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms-11

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2026/01/16

When Ji Zi heard that his mother had died, his heart broke He did not dare cry in front of his father, so he hid and wept in secret . Even then Gongzi Shuo and Xuan Jiang did not stop. They kept pouring poison into Duke Xuan’s ear . They said Ji Zi resented him for his mother’s death, that he had sworn to take their lives as payment . By now Duke Xuan completely believed them . Day and night he heard their whispers and their pushing . Mixed with his own twisted feelings toward Ji Zi,

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85:44

64. Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms-10

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2026/01/14

The content of that letter was very direct In plain terms it was just two points . The first was congratulations It said, congratulations on finally returning home and becoming ruler of Zheng . The second went straight to the real issue . It reminded him that back when he was living under another man’s roof in Song, it was Duke Zhuang of Song who sent troops to help him . At that time he had personally promised to give Song three walled cities, one hundred pairs of fine white jade, ten

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14:56

63.Interesting Chinese Culture——Do Chinese people...

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2026/01/09

This is a question I often had to answer and explain when I first met some foreign friends.Many foreign friends would ask me very directly.Do Chinese people eat dog meat?

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62. Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms-9

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2026/01/09

After Duke Huan of Chen died, his younger brother, Prince Tuo, killed the crown prince and grabbed the throne for himself . Everyone in Chen knew exactly what had happened, and no one in their hearts accepted him, but for the moment they had no way to resist .

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61. Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms-8

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2026/01/07

The moment this man took the throne, he acted like a gambler who suddenly got hooked—his favorite thing in the world was starting wars Especially wars against Zheng . Duke Shang never felt safe about that. He was always afraid that one day, this cousin would come back and take the throne from him . So he kept picking fights with Zheng, as if starting wars could soothe that sense of insecurity buried in his chest .

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60.Interesting Chinese Culture——Why do Chinese people...

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2026/01/02

Whenever you say something like, I do not feel very well, or I feel tired, or I feel cold, or I am a bit thirsty, in most cases the response you get is the same,Someone will say, come on, drink some hot water, But for many foreign friends, this is exactly the part that feels the most confusing, Why hot water? Why not cold water? Why not juice, soda, coffee, or any other kind of drink?

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59. Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms-7

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2026/01/02

After reading it, Zheng Zhuanggong immediately understood he could not keep pushing forward. If he continued attacking Song’s heartland while his own house was burning, even a glorious victory would mean nothing. So he ordered the entire army to withdraw at once.

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77:40

58. Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms-6

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/12/31

Zhouyu quickly asked,“What way?” Shi Hou said, “My father, Shi Que, used to be the top minister of Wei. He held great power, and his character was excellent. For many years, he handled affairs fairly and never played favorites. Because of this, the elders and the common people in Wei all trust him deeply. If you can invite him back to court to help you govern, and people see that even Shi Que is willing to stand by your side, they will naturally accept you as their ruler.”

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81:47

57. Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms-5

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/12/29

Duke Zhuang of Zheng was the first to speak.He asked something like, “Gongsun Hua is now leading the troops of Wei to attack us. Does anyone have a plan?” Gongzi Lü stepped out. He was the kind of person who spoke very directly, but also thought very deeply.

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56. Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms-4

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/12/26

The ministers were shocked. They quickly tried to persuade him, saying, “Your Majesty, Jing is a rough land. Their customs have never been very refined. Since ancient times they have not really listened to the Zhou court. Back in King Xuan’s time, His Majesty personally led troops to attack them, and only then did they barely submit. Even then, King Xuan did not demand a lot of tribute from them. He only required them to send one cart of Jingmao grass every year, a plant used to make sacrificial

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55. Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms-3

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/12/24

Inside Haojing, a sudden urgent report rang through the city: the Western Rong army had already surrounded the capital and was about to attack.When King You heard the news, his face turned white with fear. He said, “We have been found out. We haven’t even managed to send our own army out, and they have already struck first. What do we do now”

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54. Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms-2

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/12/22

The whole story began with a children’s rhyme that suddenly spread through the capital. It was a short chant sung by a group of kids, clapping their hands in rhythm. The words said, “The moon is about to rise, the sun is about to set. A bow made from mulberry wood, a quiver woven from wild grass. The state of Zhou is about to fall.” King Xuan heard this rhyme while returning to the city at night. He was deeply disturbed and felt it was a curse aimed at him and at the kingdom. He flew into a rage,

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51:33

53.Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms

Chinese History & Mythology ·

2025/12/19

The Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms (simplified Chinese: 东周列国志) is a Chinese historical novel in 108 chapters written by Feng Menglong in the late Ming dynasty. Set in the Eastern Zhou dynasty, the novel starts from the Chinese kingdom beginning to break apart into smaller states and ends with the first unification of the land accomplished by Qin Shi Huang.

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