Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

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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 the course of ancient China. Meet the most renowned ancient Chinese rulers, ministers, thinkers, scientists, poets, and rebels, and find out how they continue to influence the Chinese to this day.

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Hong Xiuquan: Rebel with & without a cause

Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

01/06/21 • 12 min

Meet the 'granddaddy of rebels' in China’s history.

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Zhu Yuanzhang: The ultimate rags to riches story of the true peasant emperor

Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

12/27/20 • 13 min

Need motivation to make a way out of no way? Well, this story’s for you. Rising from the humblest beginnings, Zhu Yuanzhang made it to become the first emperor of a dynastic monarchy that ruled ancient China for some 276 years. How on earth was he able to pull that off? What kind of emperor was he?

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Emperor Chongzhen: An ambitious monarch in a failing empire

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01/03/21 • 11 min

History has shown that being an emperor requires more than brains, blood, and bravery to move mountains and shift the heavens. Timing and a bit of luck must be factored in, as Emperor Chongzhen, the last ruler of the Ming Dynasty realized during his fateful reign.

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Su Shi: The Chinese "renaissance man"

Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

12/23/20 • 11 min

You may have heard of Su Shi as the “Chinese da Vinci”. What you might not know is that the legendary figure was a “renaissance man” even before the Western concept came into existence.

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Xu Guangqi: History’s most preeminent Shanghainese

Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

12/30/20 • 10 min

From military strategist and astronomer to agricultural scientist and mathematician, Xu Guangqi is one of the most talented Shanghainese from the past 400 years. He rose to one of the highest government positions in the Ming Dynasty, led the introduction of Western science and technology into China, and became one of the nation’s most influential Catholic converts in the 17th century. Let’s meet him.

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Li Bai: famous romantic poet and wine fanatic

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12/06/20 • 9 min

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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Shi Chong: Wealth in ancient China wasn’t always good

Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

11/30/20 • 9 min

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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Cao Cao: A general and tomb-raiding ringleader

Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

11/25/20 • 11 min

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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Introducing "Makers and Shakers of Chinese History"

Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

10/22/20 • 0 min

Meet the most renowned ancient Chinese rulers, ministers, thinkers, scientists, poets, and rebels, and find out how they continue to influence the Chinese to this day.

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Yongzheng: A rare 'Robin Hood' emperor

Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

01/10/21 • 9 min

Yongzheng was the fifth emperor of the Qing dynasty, who lived between 1678 and 1735. He was renowned for accomplishing several "firsts" in history for he was an innovator, always willing to try new things. He is also nicknamed as the Chinese founding father of cosplay.

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FAQ

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

Makers and Shakers of Chinese History currently has 21 episodes available.

What topics does Makers and Shakers of Chinese History cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Fun, Podcasts and China.

What is the most popular episode on Makers and Shakers of Chinese History?

The episode title 'Yixin: The Inevitability of fate the tale of a prince' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Makers and Shakers of Chinese History?

The average episode length on Makers and Shakers of Chinese History is 10 minutes.

How often are episodes of Makers and Shakers of Chinese History released?

Episodes of Makers and Shakers of Chinese History are typically released every 3 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of Makers and Shakers of Chinese History?

The first episode of Makers and Shakers of Chinese History was released on Oct 22, 2020.

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