
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. ...
30 Apr 201236min

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...
23 Apr 201223min

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...
14 Apr 201226min

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...
5 Apr 201246min

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 Mars 201231min

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 Mars 201233min

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....
20 Feb 201233min

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...
12 Feb 201239min






















