This episode talks about the brief period where the Han dynasty is usurped by the powerful minister Wang Mang in 9AD.
What replaces the Han is the Xin/New Dynasty, however despite this new order, it would only last 14 years and die with the death of it's first emperor.
This episode explores why Wang Mang decided to usurp power and what happened after he created his new dynasty.
Tune in to find out!

This episode talks about the brief period where the Han dynasty is usurped by the powerful minister Wang Mang in 9AD. What replaces the Han is the Xin/New Dynasty, however despite this new order, it would only last 14 years and die with the death of it's first emperor. This episode explores why Wang Mang decided to usurp power and what happened after he created his new dynasty. Tune in to find out!

Episode 26 - Death of Han Wu Di, Decline of the Han, In with the 'New'

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Episode 26 - Death of Han Wu Di, Decline of the Han, In with the 'New'

Episode 26 - Death of Han Wu Di, Decline of the Han, In with the 'New'