A Concise History of China-Pangu to Puyi - Part 10
As we begin Part 10 of this Pangu to Puyi series, the Tang Dynasty is gone, China is divided, and another age of warlords is underway. Out o...
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From the triumph of Wu Zetian to the splendor of Xuanzong’s court, the Tang reached extraordinary heights. How did it all come undone? In Pa...
A Concise History of China-Pangu to Puyi - Part 8
Tang China’s borders are expanding, its capital is welcoming the world, and behind the palace walls, Wu Zetian is making her move. In Part 8...
A Concise History of China-Pangu to Puyi - Part 7
How does a dynasty that reunified China fall apart so quickly—and leave the foundations for a golden age? In Part 7 of this Pangu to Puyi ov...
A Concise History of China-Pangu to Puyi - Part 6
After centuries of division, how did China find its way back to unity? Part 6 follows the Northern and Southern Dynasties through an age of...
A Concise History of China-Pangu to Puyi - Part 5
From the flames of Red Cliffs to the turmoil of the Sixteen Kingdoms, Part 5 follows China through an age of legendary heroes, fragile reuni...
A Concise History of China-Pangu to Puyi - Part 4
Thanks for sticking with the program. Twenty-one more episodes to go till the end of the series. This time in part 4, we pick up with the af...
A Concise History of China-Pangu to Puyi - Part 3
I hope you’re all enjoying the series so far. We continue on in Part 3 with the Warring State of Qín under their bellicose and long-reigning...
A Concise History of China-Pangu to Puyi - Part 2
We’re still in ancient times, picking up from last episode, where we ended with the fall of the Shang. Part 2 will cover the rise of the Ji...
A Concise History of China-Pangu to Puyi - Part 1
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Ep. 368 | Wang Jingwei
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