• Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

  • By: Acorn Studio
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Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

By: Acorn Studio
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  • Put down that lengthy history book spanning thousands of years and instead follow the “Makers and Shakers of Chinese History” podcast, which presents the biographies of 20 historic figures who shaped the course of ancient China. Meet the most renowned ancient Chinese rulers, ministers, thinkers, scientists, poets, and rebels, and find out how they continue to influence the Chinese to this day.

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Episodes
  • Li Hongzhang: patriot or traitor?

    Li Hongzhang: patriot or traitor?
    Jan 17 2021
    Li Hongzhang is often regarded as the pillar of politics, diplomacy, and industry of the late Qing Dynasty. Put another way, in the eyes of many Chinese and Westerners at that time, he was the one who truly governed China.

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    11 mins
  • Yixin: The Inevitability of fate the tale of a prince

    Yixin: The Inevitability of fate the tale of a prince
    Jan 13 2021
    Yixin, later known as Prince Gong, had every quality to be an emperor and savior of the dynasty. But his emperor father chose his brother as the heir.

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    11 mins
  • Yongzheng: A rare 'Robin Hood' emperor

    Yongzheng: A rare 'Robin Hood' emperor
    Jan 10 2021
    Yongzheng was the fifth emperor of the Qing dynasty, who lived between 1678 and 1735. He was renowned for accomplishing several "firsts" in history for he was an innovator, always willing to try new things. He is also nicknamed as the Chinese founding father of cosplay.

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    10 mins
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