The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast
William Han
Stories from ancient China, and whatever else comes to mind.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 18, 2024 • 17min
Liu Xie and "The Literary Heart and the Carving of Dragons"
On the late-5th and early-6th century work of literary criticism and its author.Support the show
Jul 11, 2024 • 20min
Dong Zhongshu, Champion of Confucianism
Regarding the man who made Confucianism the dominant ideology of China.Support the show
Jul 4, 2024 • 19min
Chai Rong and the End of the Five Dynasties
On Chai Rong, the second emperor of the Latter Zhou, and how it became the last of the Five Dynasties.Support the show
19 snips
Jun 27, 2024 • 18min
The Secret History of the Mongols
Explore the rise of Genghis Khan and the creation of The Secret History of the Mongols, a crucial document for understanding the Mongol Empire. Discover the impact of this historical text on various dynasties and its significance in preserving Mongolian traditions. Uncover the legacy of Genghis Khan and the unique insights provided by The Secret History for academic research.
Jun 20, 2024 • 19min
Ernst Boerschmann
On the German scholar of Chinese architecture.Support the show
Jun 13, 2024 • 23min
The Stone Drums of Qin
Discover the history and significance of ancient stone drums found in 627 A.D., with unique Chinese calligraphy. Follow their tumultuous journey through Chinese history, wars, thefts, and political changes, ending up at the Palace Museum in Beijing.
Jun 6, 2024 • 22min
The Ceremony of Fengshan
Only six emperors in Chinese history are documented to have performed Fengshan, the worship of heaven at earth at the holy Mt. Tai.Support the show
May 30, 2024 • 15min
Guo Wei and the Latter Zhou
Continuing the series on the Five Dynasties, the story of Guo Wei, founder of the Latter Zhou.Support the show
May 23, 2024 • 24min
Qian Mu, Historian
The life of the great 20th century historian Qian Mu.Support the show
May 16, 2024 • 19min
Dongfang Shuo, Patron Saint of Comedy
On the 2nd century B.C. courtier, jester, and man of letters Dongfang Shuo, who came to be regarded as the patron saint of "xiangsheng," a traditional form of stand-up comedy.Support the show
