Episode #112- Who Was The First Emperor of China? (Part III)

After unifying the "Warring States" the first emperor of China turned his attention to an even more lofty goal: becoming an immortal. When describing the first emperor the ancient sources paint a picture of man consumed by narcissism and paranoia. We're told that in his quest to defy death the first emperor put his trust in shady magicians and smooth talking charlatans. Did the hunt for eternal life actually kill China's first emperor? Tune in and find out how the strongest man in China, a sea monster, and a conspicuously good lute player all play a roll in the story. Buy T-shirts, mugs, and even face masks here:

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Episode #112- Who Was The First Emperor of China? (Part III) is an episode from Our Fake History by Sebastian Major.

This episode is 58:08 long.

This episode was published on Jun 2, 2020.

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