Ep. 347 | The Grand Canal
Here's a simple but informative overview of China's Grand Canal.
Scott Crawford on the Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu, and Rome
Laszlo chats with author Scott Crawford about the Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu, and Rome.
The unlikely tale of Chinese slave, soldier and tycoon Jiang Zonghan
Here's a reading of an article recently published in the South China Morning Post, written by travel writer David Leffman.
Ep. 346 | The Hungry Ghost Festival
This is the third time the history and traditions behind a Chinese holiday is being introduced.
Ep. 345 | Howqua
Anyone vaguely familiar with the Qing Dynasty and the lead-up to the Opium War knows of Howqua.
Laszlo Discusses Historical Novels With Author, Janie Chang
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.
Ep. 344 | James Hong
The great James Hong thrived as an actor, despite all the well-known challenges faced by Asian American artists throughout the Golden Age of Hollywood.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 18)
For this 18th and final episode in the series, we'll focus on the rival philosophies of Lu Xiangshan 陆象山 and Zhu Xi 朱熹。
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 17)
Part 17 deals with Zhu Xi and his philosophy and more discussion about Qi, Han Studies (Han Xue), and the pushback against Neo Confucianism.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 16)
More Neo-Confucianism with a focus on Li 理 and Xin 心.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 15)
In this episode we look at the beginnings of Neo-Confucianism.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 14)
And here's the second part of the Daoism overview with a focus on Zhuangzi 庄子
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 13)
Here we begin a two-part overview on Daoism, starting with Lao Tzu.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 12)
Here's the second part of a brief intro to the Book of Changes.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 11)
With the rise in the popularity of Buddhism, during the Han Dynasty, ivalries began to arise among the three religions as they jockeyed for positions in the halls of power.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 10)
With the rise in the popularity of Buddhism, during the Han Dynasty, ivalries began to arise among the three religions as they jockeyed for positions in the halls of power.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 9)
This time we'll look at Dong Zhongshu who was so consequential in tying Confucianism and the imperial government into one system.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 8)
This time we look at Legalism and the most important philosophers of this school of thought.
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 7)
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.
Jin Yong and the Wuxia Genre with Alice Poon
I had the great pleasure to interview fellow Earnshaw Books author, Alice Poon recently about her new book “The Earthly Blaze”.