The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast

The Chinese Rites Controversy 24.07.2025 20:10 ↓

The troubled history of Catholicism in China. Support the show

Zuo Zongtang and the Muslim Rebellion of Shaanxi and Gansu 17.07.2025 26:22 ↓

One of the most significant late-Qing officials and the bloody conflicts he fought. Support the show

The Nian Rebellion 10.07.2025 18:51 ↓

The amorphous, decentralized, and non-ideological rebellion of the mid-19th century. Support the show

The White Lotus Sect 03.07.2025 21:10 ↓

A most curious, longstanding, and blood-drenched religious movement. Support the show

Wellington Koo, Diplomat 26.06.2025 21:28 ↓

The story of one of Republican China's greatest diplomats. Support the show

Chen Youliang and the Battle of Poyang Lake 19.06.2025 19:53 ↓

Regarding the late-Yuan era rebel leader and the greatest naval battle in medieval Chinese history. Support the show

Shangguan Wan'er: "Prime Minister in Women's Clothing" 12.06.2025 21:14 ↓

The story of a remarkable Tang Dynasty woman. Support the show

The Panthay Rebellion 05.06.2025 21:39 ↓

The 19th century Muslim revolt in Yunnan. Support the show

Li Ling, Tragic Hero 29.05.2025 22:44 ↓

The tragic tale of the Han Dynasty general Li Ling. Support the show

The Nestorian Stele 22.05.2025 27:03 ↓

In 635 A.D., a Syriac bishop arrived in the Chinese capital, Chang'an. This is the story of the stele they put up to commemorate that event... Support the show

Li He, the Ghost of Poetry 15.05.2025 17:46 ↓

Li He, one of the most unusual poets of the Tang era, who also gave us the expression: "to answer the summons to the jade pavilion." Support the show

The Latter Ruler Li 08.05.2025 19:37 ↓

Li Yu, the last ruler of the Kingdom of Southern Tang, who also happened to be one of the greatest poets in Chinese literature. Support the show

Liu Shipei 01.05.2025 21:42 ↓

Regarding the man who came up with the calendar of the Yellow Emperor. Support the show

The "Sweet Dews" Massacre 24.04.2025 20:27 ↓

The Coen Brothers-esque plot of 835 A.D. that backfired spectacularly, and gruesomely... Support the show

Prime Minister Li Linfu 17.04.2025 21:44 ↓

The Tang Dynasty prime minister who only hired non-Chinese generals. Support the show

Dou Jiande, Chivalric Rebel 10.04.2025 20:58 ↓

The late-Sui rebel leader who lived by the code of the xia. Support the show

A Cup of Wine for Your Command 03.04.2025 20:31 ↓

The tale of a cocktail hour in 961 A.D. Support the show

The Tumu Crisis of 1449 27.03.2025 23:58 ↓

The military fiasco that led to an emperor serving two non-consecutive terms. Support the show

Fan Zhongyan 20.03.2025 20:18 ↓

Regarding the Song Dynasty mandarin who defined the mission for the Confucian intelligentsia. Support the show

The Sibe People 13.03.2025 17:41 ↓

Regarding the small minority race who gave us the name "Siberia" and preserved the Manchu language. Support the show

Qin Liangyu: the Woman General 06.03.2025 17:23 ↓

In all the "24 Histories" of Chinese tradition, only one woman is feature in the biographies of military generals. This is her. Support the show

Xunzi: Confucian Apostate 27.02.2025 22:11 ↓

Was he a Confucian or a Legalist? Regarding one of the most controversial Chinese thinkers. Support the show

Su Xiaoxiao, Courtesan 20.02.2025 15:49 ↓

The famous 5th or 6th century courtesan of Hangzhou and all the poetry that's been about her. Support the show

Early Han Dynasty Figure: Jia Yi 13.02.2025 16:16 ↓

Author of "On the Faults of the Qin." Support the show

Early Han Dynasty Figure: Shusun Tong 06.02.2025 15:48 ↓

The inventor of court protocols. Support the show