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Exploration, Commerce, and Piracy
This playlist collects every China History Podcast episode that expands on the topics of commerce, exploration, and piracy.
The Life of the Song Emperor Huizong
This playlist features the CHP’s 4-part series examining the life of the Song Emperor Huizong and is part of a larger collection of multi-part series that take a closer look at the lives of famous figures throughout Chinese history.
The Strange Life of Sir Edmund Backhouse
Welcome to the CHP’s 3-part series on the strange life of Sir Edmund Backhouse, a former baronet who lived more than half his life in China and whose two memoirs created an interesting perspective of life in China as a Westerner.
The History of Chinese Philosophy
This playlist features CHP episodes that examine the history of Chinese philosophy, the bulk of which is our 9-part series on the subject.
The History of China-Vietnam Relations
In this playlist you can learn all about the interesting relationship between the nations of China and Vietnam.
The History of Chinese Martial Arts
This playlist collects CHP episodes that take a look at the various martial arts styles found throughout China.
The History of the Jewish Refugees of China
In this playlist, you’ll find the CHP’s 6-part series on the history of Jewish refugees in China, as well as a bonus episode on the Jewish community in the Kaifeng province.
The History of Tang Poetry
This playlist collects the CHP’s 8-part series on the History of Tang Poetry, a must-listen for anyone interested in Chinese art and culture.
China’s Warlord Era
Between 1916-1928, China was bitterly divided amongst several military groups, all of whom were vying for complete control of the country in a conflict known as the Warlord Era.
The Life of Kawashima Yoshiko
This three-part series examines the life of Kawashima Yoshiko, who was born into royalty but decided to risk it all for a noble cause.
The History of the Thai-Chinese
In this playlist you will find the CHP’s 7-part series on the history of the Thai-Chinese, going all the way back to the 13th century, to the present time.
Topics from Hong Kong History
All things Hong Kong can be found in this playlist, from the history of the city, to the creation of the famed Walled City and more.
Topics from US-China Relations
This playlist features CHP episodes that expand on the interesting relationship between the United States of America and China.
The History of The People’s Republic of China
The life of Premier Zhou Enlai is a long and fascinating one and is integral to modern Chinese history. This playlist collects the 8 episodes of the China History Podcast on Zhou Enlai.
The Life of Premier Zhou Enlai
The life of Premier Zhou Enlai is a long and fascinating one and is integral to modern Chinese history. This playlist collects the 8 episodes of the China History Podcast on Zhou Enlai.
Music and Entertainment in Chinese History
From Anna May Wong to Run Run Shaw, this playlist features every CHP episode that deals with the wide world of the entertainment industry.
Gangsters of Chinese History
All things crime-related from the China History Podcast can be found in this playlist.
The Mongol Yuan Dynasty
Following the invasion of China by the Mongols, Kublai Khan officially established the Yuan Dynasty or the Great Yuan.
The Rise and Fall of the Qin
The Qin Dynasty should’ve been the start of a long and prosperous era for China, instead, it was marked by a tremendous fall after 15 short years.
Women in Chinese History
The famous women of Chinese history are featured in this playlist that spans the entirety of the country’s history.