Explore the untold story of Chen Ping, the brilliant but morally complex strategist who helped shape the Han Empire. From manipulating emperors and betraying war heroes to executing a silent coup against the Empress’s clan, Chen Ping used cunning rather than force to alter the course of Chinese history.Was he a genius, a villain, or simply a survivor?This is the story of a man who rose from poverty to become the most dangerous mind in Han China.Subscribe for more deep dives into ancient power struggles.🎧 Also available on Spotify: [insert link]🌐 Visit our website: https://bloodandthrones.com/References:– Sima Qian, Shiji, translated by Tamaki Ogawa, Makoto Ima, and Yoshihiko Fukushima, Iwanami Bunko– Yasuhiko Satake, Liu Bang / Xiang Yu, Chuo Koron ShinshaX : https://x.com/BloodandHimikoSpotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/6jKEZCWxGhmWvF2ZJKk2J2

Listen to the haunting true story of Wanrong, the last empress of China.Born into privilege and elegance, she became the wife of Puyi, the final emperor of the Qing dynasty. But her life, once filled with promise and beauty, descended into addiction, abandonment, and a lonely death in obscurity.This episode explores:

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・Her rise as empress through royal selection・A bitter rivalry with Puyi’s concubine, Wenxiu・The collapse of the Forbidden City dream・Her descent into opium addiction・Her tragic final days in a prison camp, forgotten by allFor those tired of screens—smartphones, PCs, and endless TV—we offer a new way to explore history: with your ears.This is real history—dark, immersive, and unforgettable.Blood & Thrones: History you can hear. No fiction. No fantasy. Just the truth.

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Some people die in war. Others die in bed.But some... die laughing, or under a falling turtle.In this video, we explore 8 of the strangest and most absurd deaths in recorded history.

From ancient philosophers to kings and astronomers, these bizarre endings are so unbelievable, they might just be the original Darwin Awards.

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What SHŌGUN didn’t show you was the brutal truth behind Japan’s most haunting ritual.

In this video, we explore the true history and meaning of seppuku (also known as harakiri)—the ritual suicide once reserved for samurai.

While the 2024 series SHŌGUN gave us a glimpse of this solemn act, the reality was far more intense, symbolic, and bloody.From its origins in the Genpei War to its ritualization in the Edo period, from the kaishakunin’s deadly precision to the stunning Sakai Incident in 1868—this is the full story of Japan’s most iconic death rite.

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Who was the greatest general of ancient China’s Warring States period?Before China was unified under one emperor, powerful warlords clashed for survival—and dominance.Among the chaos, four names rose above the rest: Bai Qi, Wang Jian, Li Mu, and Lian Po.From devastating kill counts to masterful defense and political cunning, each general shaped the course of history in his own way.This episode dives deep into the lives, tactics, and legacies of these legendary warriors.👉 Who would you choose as the greatest?📜 Featuring:• Bai Qi – The Human Butcher who never lost a battle• Wang Jian – The calm strategist who helped unify China• Li Mu – The shield of Zhao who outsmarted the Xiongnu• Lian Po – The unshakable wall and soldier’s general🔔 Subscribe for cinematic deep dives into Asian history

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Why did the mighty Qin Dynasty collapse after just two emperors?

This episode dives deep into the rise and fall of Li Si — the brilliant but tragic chancellor who helped build China’s first empire, only to become one of the reasons for its collapse.
From his Legalist vision and ruthless reforms to the deadly conspiracy with Zhao Gao and his brutal execution, we reveal the true story behind one of China’s most dramatic political implosions.

Explore the philosophical conflict, court intrigue, and inner power struggles that tore the Qin apart — from within.

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From Japan — written and produced by Himiko

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