243. Confucius: The World That Created the Sage Part 1— The Man Before the Philosopher

Confucius is one of history's most influential figures. But who was the man before he became the sage?

This is the first episode in an ambitious multi-part series following the life of Confucius within the historical world that shaped him. Bernie and Dan start where the story really begins—with the political intrigue, social upheaval, and cultural traditions of the late Spring and Autumn period.

We'll trace Confucius's life from his birth through the events that transformed the state of Lu and helped inspire one of history's most enduring systems of thought. Along the way we'll meet the rulers, ministers, rival families, and ordinary people whose lives intersected with his, discovering not only what Confucius taught, but why he came to teach it.

Drawing on both Chinese and Western scholarship, this series aims to be one of the most comprehensive historical explorations of Confucius available in English—not simply what he taught, but why he taught it.

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245. Confucius Part 3:The Pig, the Philosopher and the Rebel

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Claims of newly deciphered inscriptions of King Hezekiah made headlines around the world. One called them one of the greatest biblical archaeological discoveries ever. Others urged caution, arguing th...

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242. 490s BC China: The Partition of Jin Begins

The state of Jin stands at the height of its power—but beneath the surface, the balance of power is shifting.Bernie and Dan explore the growing dominance of Jin's great aristocratic clans, the weakeni...

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241. 490's BC The Ionian Revolt: An Epic Finale

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