This episode will focus on the life of Mengzi and his philosophy. We'll also introduce Mengzi's legendary mother. Then we'll finish off with another Confucianist great from this era, Xunzi 荀子.
Here's Part 1 of a probably 10-Part series which will cover the history of Singapore.
Laszlo discusses 19th-20th century Chinese-Mexican history with author Hugo Wong.
This is surprisingly not very well-known and certainly wasn't taiught in my US history classes. Hard to believe this happened but here's a story for you.
Laszlo chats with author Scott Crawford about the Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu, and Rome.
Here's a reading of an article recently published in the South China Morning Post, written by travel writer David Leffman.
This is the third time the history and traditions behind a Chinese holiday is being introduced.
Anyone vaguely familiar with the Qing Dynasty and the lead-up to the Opium War knows of Howqua.
The way historical novelists present this history to life can be very engaging and relatable. Janie Chang, being a successful writer of this genre, was perfect to have this discussion.
Part 2 continues on with many of the post Age of Discovery history that affected SIngapore.