S8E09 | Why Can't We Live Together

S8E09 | Why Can't We Live Together

So much rancor in this world these days. Here's one that describes the feeling of mutual enmity that existed between two giants of their day, Cao Cao and Sun Quan. During the waning years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, three powerful forces jockeyed for position to see who might push the Liu's off the throne and take over to found a new dynasty. There was no reconciliation in the tea leaves. As far as Cao Cao of Wei and Sun Quan of Wu were concerned, that throne was only big enough for one of them. Here's a story from 208 AD that features a useful Chinese Saying born on the eve of the epic Battle of Red Cliffs.

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Ep. 217 | The History of the Hokkien People (Part 2)

Ep. 217 | The History of the Hokkien People (Part 2)

Laszlo continues his shallow dive into the Hokkien people with a focus on the history of the Hokkien diaspora who populated many cities and towns throughout Southeast Asia. Learn more about your ad ch...

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Ep. 216 | The History of the Hokkien People (Part 1)

Ep. 216 | The History of the Hokkien People (Part 1)

We're back in ancient times once again, this time looking at the homeland of the Hokkien people. As we've done with other groups of Southern Chinese (Teochew, Toi San, Hakka) this time Laszlo provides...

26 Helmi 201924min

Ep. 215 | V.K. Wellington Koo (Part 2)

Ep. 215 | V.K. Wellington Koo (Part 2)

In this longer than expected Part 2 episode, we look at Wellington Koo's role in the Paris Peace Conference and all the drama that surrounded this historic event from one hundred years ago. Then we'll...

10 Helmi 201938min

Ep. 214 | V.K. Wellington Koo (Part 1)

Ep. 214 | V.K. Wellington Koo (Part 1)

With the centenary of the Paris Peace Conference now upon us this month, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to commemorate the event by introducing the life of Wellington Koo. In this fir...

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Ep. 213 | The History of the Jewish Refugees in China (Part 6)

Ep. 213 | The History of the Jewish Refugees in China (Part 6)

In this final episode of the series, Laszlo introduces the Shanghai Ghetto, the final years of WWII and the aftermath. Please check the show notes at the web site for all kinds of books and videos fro...

12 Tammi 201929min

Ep. 212 | The History of the Jewish Refugees in China (Part 5)

Ep. 212 | The History of the Jewish Refugees in China (Part 5)

The drama continues with the final arrivals of European Jewish refugees into Shanghai, 1941-42. Afterward, the China option, that had previously served as a safety net for Jews seeking refuge far from...

30 Joulu 201828min

Ep. 211 | The History of the Jewish Refugees in China (Part 4)

Ep. 211 | The History of the Jewish Refugees in China (Part 4)

Laszlo looks at Japanese attitudes towards the Jews and how it affected their treatment in Shanghai. The focus will be on the year 1939 when the greatest wave of Jewish refugees arrived in Shanghai. T...

17 Joulu 201823min

Ep. 210 | The History of the Jewish Refugees in China (Part 3)

Ep. 210 | The History of the Jewish Refugees in China (Part 3)

This third episode in a series examining the history of the Jewish refugees who found sanctuary on the east coast of China focuses on escalating events in Europe around 1938-1939. With the consolidati...

29 Marras 201827min

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