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. 82 | The History of China-India Relations

Ep. 82 | The History of China-India Relations

Firstly, Laszlo apologizes in advance for the horrific pronunciation of all Hindi terms. In this updated version of a very old episode from 2012, we look at the long history of Sino-Indian Relations. ...

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Ep. 81 | Guan Yu

Ep. 81 | Guan Yu

Known by many names, Guan Yu, Guan Gong, Guan Di, this great man of loyalty, integrity, and justice lived during the final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty. His oath of brotherhood with Liu Bei and Zh...

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Ep. 80 | Bo Yibo

Ep. 80 | Bo Yibo

This week we look at a committed Communist Party leader who played an important role in steering China's economy and financial system from 1949 to 1966 and during the Deng era. Like many other leaders...

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Ep. 79 | Carl Crow

Ep. 79 | Carl Crow

This time we look at Missouri-born Carl Crow (1883-1945). Though pretty much forgotten today, Carl Crow lived an amazing life and was a prolific writer. From his front-row seats to many of the histori...

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Ep. 77 | The Silk Road & Marco Polo

Ep. 77 | The Silk Road & Marco Polo

In this farewell look at the Silk Road, we discuss a few more interesting things and then give the travels and adventures of Marco Polo a once over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

14 Mar 201231min

Ep. 76 | Buddhism and the Silk Road

Ep. 76 | Buddhism and the Silk Road

Another fortnight, another China History Podcast. We return to the Silk Road and focus our attention on the monk Xuanzang. His was an interesting life. Through looking at Xuanzang you can truly gain a...

6 Mar 201233min

Ep. 75 | Xi Jinping

Ep. 75 | Xi Jinping

NOTE: This episode was produced PRIOR to President Xi's accession to the Head of the Party (and everything else). Xi Jinping left U.S. soil last night after taking in the Laker game at Staples Center....

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Ep. 73 | The Early Years of the Silk Road

Ep. 73 | The Early Years of the Silk Road

Laszlo's back from Germany and after a long delay we pick up where we left off. In this episode we reacquaint ourselves with the background and early years of the Silk Road. Learn more about your ad c...

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