62 episodes
The History of China Eric Andresen
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4.6 • 71 Ratings
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Dorm Room History's Eric Andresen brings a new look to the history of China. A weekly show that traces China from the beginning to modern times.
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062 - The End
The Han is finally ending, once and for all. And with that, I have told the story I set out to tell
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061 - The Yellow Turban Rebellion
After literally years, we have reached the penultimate episode for the Han Dynasty. The yellow turban rebellion is here, and with it, the end of the Han. Things are not as simple as they may seem, though, and what truly brings it all down is what we have spent the last 10 episodes dealing with. The Han dug a grave, but finally...they are laying in it
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060 - Power to the People
Rome meets China (officially), and the Eunuchs take over. That's one heck of a sentence, but the people have finally had enough. It seems they (rightfully) have decided the emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven
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059 - Peak Liang Ji
Like Darth Vader finally being put into his suit, Liang Ji has reached his final form. His scheming worked, and it was continuing to work...all at the expense of honest government. Will he be stopped? Can he be stopped?
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058 - Liang Ji and the Child Emperors
Happy Holidays to all, but it won't be happy if you are in Liang J's way. One of the best villains we have seen so far is here. All that, and more
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057 - The End is Nigh
The show is back! For a long time, mind you - something the Eastern Han can't say...
Customer Reviews
Phenomenal storytelling
Well-researched, well-written, well-performed, and witty. A podcast to cherish, although I am sad (but understanding!) about the probable end of the storyline.
Phenomenal Storytelling!
I’ve been listening nonstop, and I can’t overemphasize how great of an educational resource this is!
Considering the content being what this is, the episodes are actually very digestible. However, given the beast Chinese history is, this isn’t a podcast you can absently or passively listen to… especially if you’ve no prior experience with the topic. I encourage listeners to engage actively, because the content is worth your attention.
After the first half dozen episodes—and I implore you to stick around at least that long—I highly recommend using the supplementary materials on the website for each episode.
Easy listening
I really enjoy this podcast. Eric is knowledgeable and able to convey complex issues to a non-specialist audience; his voice is pleasant. I also like that he brings insights from other disciplines and other geographical areas.