The China History Podcast

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A Concise History of China-Pangu to Puyi - Part 2 Jul 14, 2010

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We’re still in ancient times, picking up from last episode, where we ended with the fall of the Shang. Part 2 will cover the rise of the Ji 姬 Clan and the founding of the Zhou Dynasty. We’ll look at the Zhou up through the Spring and Autumn period and a little of the Warring States, up to about 300-400 BC. The rise of the Qin State will also be introduced. The Warring States period will continue on in Part 3, and I’ll take that up to the milestone year of 221 BC.

Here's a listing of all Chinese names mentioned in this episode: Wǔ Gēng 武庚, Jī Dàn 姬旦, Zhōu Wǔwáng 周武王, King Chéng 周成王, King Mù 周穆王, Zhōu King Xuān 周宣王, Zhōu Yōu Wáng 周幽王, Bāo Sì 褒姒, Zuǒ Qiūmíng 左丘明, King Píng 周平王, Duke Zhuāng of Zhèng 郑庄公, Duke Huán of Qí. 齐桓公, Guǎn Zhòng 管仲, Chóng’ěr 重耳 / Duke Wén of Jìn 晋文公, King Chéng of Chǔ 楚成王, Wú Tàibó 吴太伯 / Gōu Wú 勾吴, Zhou King Tài 周太王. Zhòngyōng 仲雍, Jìlì 季历, Shòumèng 寿梦王, Wǔ Zǐxū 伍子胥, Sūn Wǔ 孙武 / Sūnzǐ 孙子, King Hélǘ 阖闾, Duke Ai of Qin 秦哀公, King Gōujiàn 越勾践王, Fūchāi 越夫差王, Xī Shī 西施, Yíng Zhèng 嬴政, King Zhuāngxiāng 荘襄王 / Yíng Zǐchǔ 赢子楚, Duke Xiāng of Qín 秦襄公, Duke Wén of Qín 秦文公, Duke Mù of Qín 秦穆公, Shāng Yāng 商鞅, Duke Xiào of Qin 秦孝公, Qín King Huìwén 秦惠文王, Hán Fēizǐ 韩非子

A Concise History of China-Pangu to Puyi - Part 1 Jun 30, 2010

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of this series, which will offer you a concise overview of Chinese history from mythical times to the time of the last emperor of the last imperial dynasty.

We’ll start off with the traditional stories surrounding the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors 三皇五帝 and cover the Xia 夏 and Shang 商 dynasties. The amazing story of the Oracle Bones will also be presented, and how this marked the beginning of recorded Chinese history. In this episode, the story of Jiang Ziya 姜子牙 and his role in supporting the Ji Clan 姬家族 in their efforts to establish the Zhou Dynasty. In the following episodes, we’ll wander through all the dynasties and look at all the people, places, incidents, and events that make up the rich tapestry of Chinese history.

Appearing in this episode will be: Pángǔ 盘古, Nǚwā 女娲, Tiān Huáng 天皇, Dì Huáng 地皇, Tài Huáng 太皇, Fúxī 伏羲, Shénnóng 神农, The Yellow Emperor 黃帝, Chīyóu 蚩尤, Shàohào 少昊, Zhuānxū 颛顼, Kù 喾, Yáo 尧, Shùn 舜, Hòuyì 后羿, Dà Yǔ 大禹, King Jié 夏桀王, Mò Xǐ 妺喜, Yī Yǐn 伊尹, Chéng Tāng 成汤, Wáng Yìróng 王懿荣, Wáng Guówéi 王国维, Wǔ Dīng 武丁, Fù Hǎo 妇好 / Mǔ Xīn 母辛, Pán Gēng 盤庚, Jī Chāng 姬昌 / Zhōu Wén Wáng 周文王, King Zhòu 商纣辛 / Zhóu Xīn 商轴心, Dá Jǐ 妲己, Jiāng Zǐyá 姜子牙, Jī Fā 姬发, Jī Dàn 姬旦, Yuánshǐ Tiānzūn 元始天尊.

Welcome to the China History Podcast Jun 24, 2010

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Thanks for taking in this introductory episode of the China History Podcast. The show was launched back in the early days of podcasting in June 2010.

In late 2026 I began reordering a lot of shows around the back catalog as well as re-recording many shows. The first thing you're going to hear will be the first six episodes of a 23-part series that looks at the history of imperial China from the mythical times of Pangu to the fall of the Qing in 1912 and the last Emperor Puyi. If you'd like to hear the rest of this series, feel free to scroll all the way to the newest shows where you will find Part 7 and all subsequent shows in this series.

Feel free to jump around from topic to topic that interests you. There's no need to listen to the shows in order, though I welcome you to do so. There's over 300 hours' worth of Chinese history for you to enjoy. Feel free to reach out to me anytime at laszlo@teacup.media.

I also welcome you to check out my other show called The Chinese Sayings Podcast, which features the stories and history behind many Chinese chengyu 成语 Chinese sayings.

If you'd like to support my work and my ongoing efforts, please consider supporting me with a subscription to my Patreon or CHP Premium channels. Thanks so much.

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