Liu Bang was a man who had a good life and then had a really bad day. How he handled that bad day led to the creation of one of China's most important dynasties and reshaped China's history - join us as we talk about executions, how legal systems based on fear are not sustainable, and lacquer. Lots of lacquer.

Also, Greg's fighting a cold this week, so expect a few background sniffles.

Sources:

Records of the Grand Historian by Sima Qian, c. 91 BCE