
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 | 396 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Finally pooled and stilled at Nanjing, in the afterglow of victory, the Taiping reflect on what they’ve become, and what they’ve yet to accomplish. In the cold light of the morning after, though, dreams do not equal result, nor clouds a working const... more
The Heavenly Host arrives at last before the walls of the South Capital. What follows is not a battle so much as a verdict – rendered in powder, fire, and seven days of smoke and blood. A city is taken, renamed, and remade in the image of a kingdom t... more
The Heavenly Host marches north out of Hunan. Ahead of them lies the spine of China itself – the mighty Yangtze; maker and breaker of dynasties. The trading capitals strung along its southern bank glimmer like beads on a thread. They have and continu... more
The Heavenly Host has arrived at the great provincial capital of Hunan - Changsha. The mighty bastion that will prove to be the first city on the long march north that simply refuses to fall. For two months in late 1852, the largest army the Taiping ... more
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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
As a long time listener, I am lowering my rating to 3 stars due to the clear (and poor) use of AI for the latest episodes. Content is clearly repetitive and poorly formatted, this drop in quality is not obvious to Chris is beyond me. Prior to this I would have rated the show 4.5 stars.
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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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