This episode was taken with a different mic, so sorry if it sounds different!

Today's podcast takes a different approach to the usual that is discussed in he Han Dynasty. The Western Han in particular, is famous for territorial expansion, centralization of power to the emperor, the revival of Confucianism and of course the imperial examination system.

HOWEVER, so much more get missed and THIS is what today's episode discusses. The Poetry, the art, the inventions and the music are all in this episode so go check it out!

Be sure to listen in.

I got my poetry sample from this website here:

http://www.shiren.org/xlib/lingshidao/hanshi/quyuan.htm

Be sure to check it out if you want the FULL POEM!