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The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast

William Han

Stories from ancient China, and whatever else comes to mind.

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22:21

Zhengde, the Emperor with an Alter Ego

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2025/10/30

Zhengde or Wuzong of Ming, a most perplexing ruler. Support the show

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20:57

Hai Rui, Mad Mandarin

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2025/10/23

The Ming mandarin who helped, 400 years later, to start the Cultural Revolution. Support the show

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24:00

General Qi Jiguang of the Ming

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2025/10/16

The most successful military commander of the mid-to-late-Ming Dynasty. Support the show

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19:13

Zhang Zai, Philosopher

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2025/10/09

The major Song Dynasty philosopher who began to formulate Neo-Confucianism. Support the show

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20:35

Chen Tuan, the Sleeping Immortal

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2025/10/02

The Daoist hermit who supposedly lived to 118 years old and profoundly influenced Confucian philosophy. Support the show

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21:53

The Yellow River, Changing Course

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2025/09/25

In recorded history, the Yellow River has flooded 1,593 times and changed course 26 times. Support the show

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23:34

Di Qing: Soldier Out of Time

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2025/09/18

One of the great heroes of the Song Dynasty, born into the wrong time. Support the show

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20:01

Liu E and "The Travels of Lao Can"

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2025/09/11

The late-Qing author and his famous novel. Support the show

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22:47

Shen Gua, Scientist

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2025/09/04

Shen Gua or Shen Kuo of the Song Dynasty is one of the most significant figures in the history of Chinese science. Support the show

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21:37

Xie Jin of the Yongle Encyclopedia

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2025/08/28

The early-Ming Dynasty mandarin and editor of one of the greatest literary undertakings ever performed. Support the show

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22:04

"Discourse on the Lamas" and the Golden Urn

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2025/08/21

In 1793, Emperor Qianlong of Qing decreed a new process by which to select future Tibetan spiritual leaders like the Dalai Lama. And he wrote an essay about it. Support the show

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21:01

Wu Jingzi and "The Scholars"

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2025/08/14

Regarding the great Qing Dynasty novel and its unfortunate author. Support the show

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21:12

Rebellion of the Eight Princes

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2025/08/07

The chaotic series of events from 290 to 306 A.D. that set the stage for the fall of the Western Jin Dynasty. Support the show

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19:27

The Tragedy of the Parties and Shackles

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2025/07/31

The Eastern Han Dynasty conflict between the eunuchs and the mandarins that set the stage for Three Kingdoms. Support the show

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20:10

The Chinese Rites Controversy

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2025/07/24

The troubled history of Catholicism in China. Support the show

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26:22

Zuo Zongtang and the Muslim Rebellion of Shaanxi and...

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2025/07/17

One of the most significant late-Qing officials and the bloody conflicts he fought. Support the show

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18:51

The Nian Rebellion

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2025/07/10

The amorphous, decentralized, and non-ideological rebellion of the mid-19th century. Support the show

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21:10

The White Lotus Sect

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2025/07/03

A most curious, longstanding, and blood-drenched religious movement. Support the show

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21:28

Wellington Koo, Diplomat

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2025/06/26

The story of one of Republican China's greatest diplomats. Support the show

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19:53

Chen Youliang and the Battle of Poyang Lake

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2025/06/19

Regarding the late-Yuan era rebel leader and the greatest naval battle in medieval Chinese history. Support the show

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