John Man
Historian and travel writer known for work on China's history; appears in the episode providing expert commentary about Qin Shi Huang and the Terracotta Army.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 58min
The First Emperor of China
John Man, historian and travel writer known for his work on China, brings sharp commentary on Qin Shi Huang and the Terracotta Army. He walks through the emperor's violent rise from Warring States chaos. Massive projects, standardizing a nation, an obsession with immortality, and the secrets of the tomb and its terracotta warriors are explored in vivid detail.
