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The History of China

The History of China

By: Chris Stewart
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 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.2013-Present
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  • #1 - Origins 1: The Mythical Origins Of The Middle Kingdom

    #1 - Origins 1: The Mythical Origins Of The Middle Kingdom
    Nov 25 2013
    In episode 1, we begin with an introduction to this podcast, followed by a brief overview of what we’ve come to know about early human migration and settlement in the region that will eventually become China. Finally, we’ll delve into the mythological origin story that purports to tell of the three divine Sovereigns who would create and then rule over the Han people. I’m very excited to be getting this journey underway! Once again welcome, and thank you for listening. UPDATE: As of 08/28/2016, this episode has been completely rebooted from the ground-up. Enjoy! Transcript Available (paywalled): Transcript Donate to Help the Show!: https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofchina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • #2 - Origins 2: Five Emperors, Twelve Islands

    #2 - Origins 2: Five Emperors, Twelve Islands
    Nov 26 2013
    This episode, we enter the second half of our gaze into the Chinese origins mythos. Focusing on the Five Emperors descended from the Yellow Emperor, this period marks the beginning of the transformation of the Huaxia People from settled tribe, to dynastic feudal kingdom. There will be betrayal, cataclysmic flooding, bird kingdoms, the Vietnamese, magical earth, and – of course – dragons. UPDATE: as of 08/28/2016, this episode has been fully rebooted from the ground up. Enjoy! Transcript Available (paywalled): Transcript Become a Patron: Click Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • #3 - Xia 1: The Xia, China's First Dynasty

    #3 - Xia 1: The Xia, China's First Dynasty
    Nov 26 2013
    This week we move into the beginnings of China’s dynastic period where rulers began favoring birthright over merit – and the consequences will be almost immediately apparent. Beginning with the triumphant reign of the heroic Yu the Great, the Xia’s semi-accidental trip into dynastic succession will swiftly spiral downward, eventually leaving a usurping general in power, and the House of Xia all but exterminated after decades in exile. Rebooted as of 09/06/2016 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
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