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Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Quanzhou: The Rise and Fall of China’s Maritime Trade Center (II)

In part 2 of our deep dive into the history of Quanzhou, we’ll talk about the infamous official Pu Shougeng and explore the controversial role he play...

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Quanzhou: The Rise and Fall of China’s Maritime Trade Center (I)

In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’ll talk about how an innovatively designed bridge laid the groundwork for a small port...

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 The Warrior Queen: The Legendary Life of Fu Hao

Today, we’ll talk about the life of China’s first female general in recorded Chinese history as well as her relationship with her husband King Wu Ding...

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 White Stupa Temple: Friendship Across the Himalayas

Today, we’ll talk about a renowned Buddhist-style temple located in downtown Beijing as well as the Nepalese architect who played a significant role i...

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Saint John’s University: Echoing Through the Ages

Today, we’re going to delve deeper into the story of Saint John’s University and its unwavering commitment to knowledge and enlightenment, which conti...

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Setting a Course: How St John’s University Became the ‘Harvard of the East’

In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’re going to talk about a the Christian University in Shanghai that granted China’s ina...

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Li Gonglin: The Best Painter of the Song Dynasty

Today, we’re going to introduce a man known as “the best painter of the Song Dynasty”. Living in a period of cultural refinement, this 11th-century pa...

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Su Shi: The Incorrigibly Optimistic Proto-Renaissance Man

Today, we’ll look at the life and times of one of the most revered and prodigious figures in Chinese culture. He was so prolific in so many different ...

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Along the River During the Qingming Festival: The Original and the Best

Today, we will continue to talk about how the renowned painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival stands as a testament to artistic excelle...

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Along the River During the Qingming Festival: Stand the Test of Time

Today, we’ll talk about a timeless Chinese painting that vividly portrays the dynamic scenes of urban life during the Song Dynasty, making it a cheris...

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Du Fu: The Wandering Poet Sage

Today, we’ll introduce arguably the greatest-ever Chinese poet, who lived more than 1,000 years ago and is survived by over 1,400 poems, which in itse...

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 Torrent of Genius: The Story of Guo Shoujing, the Greatest Hydraulic Engineer

Today, we’ll delve into the life of a prominent hydraulic engineer during the Yuan Dynasty, who over 700 years ago played a pivotal role in Beijing’s ...

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on 7/18/2024

Thanks for bringing the ancient story of the famous poet. Love such kinds of lyrical poets' life history and tales. It's Short, sweet, and to the point while being an entertaining and informative less...

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on 6/3/2024

She was an Incredible lady. I’ve learned enough about the China’s first female general. This is the only episode that made my mind to listen to more than three times. Undoubtedly Listen-friendly conte...

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