
A journey through the 5000 years of history documented by one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations. For all the episodes for free, as well as additional content, please subscribe and/or visit thehistoryofchina.wordpress.com.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 401 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

The Taiping's greatest summer curdles into its bloodiest autumn. Two months after the East King demands to be crowned Hong Xiuquan's equal, three of his brother-kings converge on Nanjing with an army he never sees coming.
By dawn, the man who once sp... more
The Taiping Army is riding high. Having finally broken two massive, three-year-long sieges over the course of a single summer, ultimate victory seems within their grasp. Yet, that taste of triumph acts like blood in the water. The lifting of the sieg... more
Three months after the biggest win of his life, Zeng Guofan tries to drown himself.
Again.
His fleet gets ambushed, split in half, & set ablaze by a 23-year-old nobody bothered to worry about – right up until he became the guy everybody worried about... more
Zeng Guofan goes to war to defend a fixed universe – and nearly drowns proving how unfixed his own place in it actually is. Across a single year, Hunan's most unlikely general brutally finds out that he is indeed no warrior, and consequentially must ... more
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Great, but… I have listened to 300 episodes, and it’s really well researched and read. However recently AI has been used to help write the script and it’s noticeably worse.
The presenter is truly a master when it comes to weaving through and explaining the complex dynastic politics of China.
Insightful and informative podcast! Love it.
Hi— generally huge fan of the podcast through the mid Qing episodes. That said, around episode 303 it becomes pretty clear that the scripts are a SIGNIFICANTLY lower quality than earlier episodes, which is sad as a longtime supporter of the podcast. I sincerely hope Chris addresses the fairly clear use of AI in his recent episodes and commits to a return to his own writing as before. It’s just sad to get so deep into a podcast and have it rendered unlistenable out of nowhere. 5/5 rating for ear... more
Like previous users I have noticed a drop in quality lately. It felt like multiple episodes were covering the same events, and it was hard to keep the chronology straight. Then I noticed that Chris was speaking in a way reminiscent of AI. For instance he would have strings of vague adjectives or would use “It’s not just x, it’s y” language formulations.
Then I came on here and saw two other reviews noting the AI use. I don’t object to the AI by itself, but the drop in quality is quite startlin... more
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Focusing on the comprehensive narrative of one of the longest-standing civilizations in the world, the content explores various pivotal themes in Chinese history, from ancient dynasties and colonial encounters to significant military and political events. The episodes often revolve around historical figures, their influence on socio-economic dynamics, and the intricacies of local and foreign interactions over the millennia. Unique aspects include detailed examinations of lesser-known events and personal stories that bring the historical complexities to life, offering listeners an engaging window into China’s past. The podcast provides a captivating narrative structure that makes history both accessible and compelling for a wide audience.
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