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Contextual History: The Present through the Past

Short podcasts exploring the relationship between the past and present through a historical lens with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific world. ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/contextual-history-the-present-through-the-past/id1312927856?mt=2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiN9Yj8BSkuAaFIfTqLIqYg

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Qing Dynasty in Focus - 18th Century Yangzhou

Contextual History: The Present through the Past

04/06/18 • 11 min

A short, focused look at the economic inequalities and social tensions that underlay the commercial and cultural centre of 18th century Yangzhou.

The Qing Dynasty Part 2: The Reign of the Qianlong Emperor

Contextual History: The Present through the Past

12/12/17 • 27 min

More than a century has passed since the Qing dynasty first entered China through Shanhai Pass. This time we explore the reign of the Qianlong Emperor, who's reign is seen as the height of the Qing dynasty's power and properity. Complex foreign relations, tax reforms and soulstealing sorcerors are the order of the era!

The Qing Dynasty Part 1: Guns, Ginseng & Rebels Galore

Contextual History: The Present through the Past

11/27/17 • 20 min

A overview of the rise of the Qing Dynasty. Explores its origins among the Manchu people in the far northeast, its reasons for success, the collapse of the Ming dynasty and the conquest of China.

Karen Separatism - An Autopsy of a National Divide

Contextual History: The Present through the Past

11/13/17 • 12 min

An exploration into the origins of the Karen separatist movement in Myanmar and the nations broader conflicts with its ethnic minorities.

An Introduction to Niuijie Street

Contextual History: The Present through the Past

11/06/17 • 2 min

A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

Beginning with an Ancient Past

Contextual History: The Present through the Past

11/06/17 • 3 min

A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

Eating with Familiar Strangers

Contextual History: The Present through the Past

11/06/17 • 4 min

A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

Faces in the Street

Contextual History: The Present through the Past

11/06/17 • 4 min

A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

Home Between Two Worlds

Contextual History: The Present through the Past

11/06/17 • 5 min

A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

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