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John Ross and Eryk Michael Smith
The Taiwan History Podcast
Formosa Files
NEW: Full-length ENGLISH episodes every THURSDAY (and other days too) - One short CHINESE episode on TUESDAY. The history of Taiwan (1600 C.E. - 2000) told through interesting stories in a non-chronological order. John Ross is an author and publisher of works on Taiwan and China, while Eryk Michael Smith has worked as a writer and journalist for several media outlets in Taiwan. Both hosts have lived in Taiwan for well over 20 years and call the island home. Email: [email protected]
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 163 ratings
Excellent Show
Very informative. Love listening to the shows.
wdsp69 via Apple Podcasts · Japan · 10/17/24
Great show
I backpacked around Taiwan for a month and this show was great in helping me learn about Taiwan before my trip. The fact that it is in both English and mandarin is so great. I really appreciate this program and its hosts.
shootthemoonmom via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/05/24
Best Podcast on Taiwan
Great hosts who know their subject well. Interesting, informative, and history worth learning.
Kimball O’Hara via Apple Podcasts · Japan · 09/26/24
Recent Episodes
你知道嗎?臺灣的梅花鹿其實野外的族群已經滅絕。現在在墾丁看到的梅花鹿,都是後來復育的成果。然而臺灣還遺留有非常多以「鹿」命名的地方,間接展現臺灣過去應該是一個遍地鹿群的地方。究竟臺灣是怎麼從鹿群的天堂,變得需要復育梅花鹿呢?復育的成果又如何呢?這集 Formosa Files 中文版 Podcast 就由兩位主持人來跟大家聊聊,臺灣梅花鹿的一些故事。 主持人簡介: Eryk Michael Smith-ICRT南臺灣特派員,長期從事記者採編工作、聲音編輯,也會客串DJ。現居高雄,在臺灣已經居住了接近30年,認為臺灣是自己的家。 Eric...
Published 11/19/24
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Published 11/14/24
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