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Ep. 49 | Sir Run Run Shaw
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Ep. 49 | Sir Run Run Shaw

In this episode, we look at the life and career of entertainment mogul Sir Run Run Shaw and the Shaw Brothers organization. Born in Ningbo in 1907, along with his brothers, Run Run Shaw built a business empire that spanned the globe and he brought joy to millions with his movies and television. 

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Ep. 38 | The Qing Dynasty (Part 4)
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Ep. 38 | The Qing Dynasty (Part 4)

Here we begin the turbulent, bloody, and historically humiliating 19th century in China.  The first half-century sees two emperors, Jiaqing and Daoguang stand by helplessly as China is torn apart by uprisings, anti-Manchu discontent, a financial crisis, opium addiction on a massive scale, foreign invasion, and the usual deadly floods and other natural disasters. 

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