21 episodes

Exploring the history and charm of the Tang Dynasty, and attempting to discover how, at its height, it became possibly the most prosperous, inter-connected and innovative country in the world, with a rich and influential legacy that survives even to this day.

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    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

Exploring the history and charm of the Tang Dynasty, and attempting to discover how, at its height, it became possibly the most prosperous, inter-connected and innovative country in the world, with a rich and influential legacy that survives even to this day.

    Ep20 Loose Ends

    Ep20 Loose Ends

    Highlighting some of the amazing achievements and highlights of the Tang Dynasty, and considering its eventual decline and fall.

    • 12 min
    Ep19 Tang City Life

    Ep19 Tang City Life

    The home of the Tang – the great city of Chang’an, and how it helped the Tang become so prosperous.

    • 12 min
    Ep18 Portraits of Landscapes

    Ep18 Portraits of Landscapes

    Surveying the landscape of the Tang Dynasty, to discover how its artists charted the changes that they saw about them.

    • 12 min
    Ep17 Painting the Tang

    Ep17 Painting the Tang

    The Tang preference for realism in their paintings.

    • 12 min
    Ep16 The Calligraphic Stars of the Tang

    Ep16 The Calligraphic Stars of the Tang

    A look at the amazing calligraphy of the Tang which is seen as a highlight of this fabulous dynasty.

    • 12 min
    Ep15 The Rise and Rise of Buddhism in Tang China

    Ep15 The Rise and Rise of Buddhism in Tang China

    The role of Buddhism on the development of China during the Tang Dynasty, and the key figures who raised this religion to new heights.

    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

Stéphanie Giselle ,

Excellent study

Posh accents make me feel like I need to sit up straighter and listen. Still, great and energetic speaker! Concise yet illuminating writing. Perfect length for commutes. Enjoyed all the little audio effects that highlighted the narration and didn’t muddy it up. And! Beautiful artwork.

kobe4ever&ever ,

Fantastic podcast

Absolutely fantastic! I’ve learnt so much about the Chinese culture with this podcast! It is a rich tapestry melded with history from over 5,000 years. It’s no wonder the culture intrigues so many. This makes me understand the Chinese mentality from a much deeper level! When all the mainstream media outlets are saying unfair things about China, I think everyone should listen to this first!

fistpeople ,

informative

Charming voice and excellent pronunciation

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