Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

By Acorn Studio

Put down that lengthy history book spanning thousands of years and instead follow the “Makers and Shakers of Chinese History” podcast, which presents the biographies of 20 historic figures who shaped ... more

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The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

Makers and Shakers of Chinese History episodes:

December 13, 2020 Shen Kuo: Polymathic scientist in Chinese history with a bad personal reputation
Shen Kuo is widely recognized as the most outstanding multi-talented historical scientist, but he's also known for his personality defects.

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December 09, 2020 Du Fu: the poet whose popularity grew posthumously
Du Fu is the only Chinese poet whose influence has grown with the passage of time. Today, he is becoming better known thanks in part to a BBC documentary that introduced the Tang Dynasty poet to the West.
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December 06, 2020 Li Bai: famous romantic poet and wine fanatic
Although Li Bai's poems were written well over a thousand years ago, they are still quoted today by people both within and outside of China. Furthermore, his fascination with wine is also an interesting topic to discuss when talking about his talent in poetry.
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December 03, 2020 Wu Zetian: the one and only female emperor in Chinese history
Meet the first and only female emperor in Chinese history- Wu Zetian. How did she make it to the imperial throne in a male-dominated culture? What kind of ruler was she? Why are people still talking about her 1,000 years later?
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November 30, 2020 Shi Chong: Wealth in ancient China wasn’t always good
Shi Chong lived at a time when amassing private wealth was almost a competition. However, even though he lived a luxurious lifestyle, he lost his life at the age of 52. You would be wrong to assume that obesity caused by over-nutrition killed him. Listen to learn just how this wealthy man met his end.
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November 25, 2020 Cao Cao: A general and tomb-raiding ringleader
When Cao Cao needed money to support his military ambition, he initiated a special profession, which he named “Fortune-seeking Captain.” In reality, he was a leader of a tomb raiding team who stole gold, silver, and other treasures from the dead. Tune in to hear more fascinating details about the legend of this general.
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November 22, 2020 Xiang Yu: A short-lived hero and an emotional boyfriend
Young general Xiang Yu is one of the most tragic heroes in Chinese history, dying when he was only 30 years old. Later generations have come to appreciate his behavior because he is not only a hero, but also an emotional boyfriend.
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November 18, 2020 Qin Shi Huang: First emperor of ancient China
One of the world’s famous wonders, the Great Wall of China, attracts big flows of tourists every day. Its original builder is one of China’s best-known figures dated over 2,200 years ago. He is known as the first emperor of ancient China—Qin Shi Huang. His dynasty lasted only 15 years, but the emperor achieved quite a few extraordinary achievements within that short period.
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November 15, 2020 Zhuangzi: The pivotal interpreter of Taoism
Meet one of the most innovative, modern and enjoyable personalities in the world of Chinese thought and philosophy--Zhuangzi.
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November 12, 2020 Confucius: China's most famous ancient philosopher and educator
Meet one of the most celebrated and renowned thinkers in the world, Confucius. How did Confucius come to be a philosopher? What were the principles that Confucius advocated? Why was he never put into an important position during his lifetime but his opinions were highly valued by the imperial rulers thereafter? And how did Confucianism develop in China to the present day?
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FAQs about Makers and Shakers of Chinese History:

How many episodes does Makers and Shakers of Chinese History have?

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