Episodes

  • Zilu, the Warrior Confucian

    Zilu, the Warrior Confucian
    Nov 21 2024

    About one of the most famous disciples of Confucius, the man of action Zilu

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    22 mins
  • Wang Bo and the Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng

    Wang Bo and the Preface to the Pavilion of Prince Teng
    Nov 14 2024

    Regarding the Tang Dynasty writer and his most famous essay.

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    17 mins
  • Xu Xiake, Traveler

    Xu Xiake, Traveler
    Nov 7 2024

    The greatest travel writer in Chinese tradition, the late-Ming figure Xu Xiake.

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    19 mins
  • Guan Hanqing and the Story of Dou E

    Guan Hanqing and the Story of Dou E
    Oct 31 2024

    Regarding the great Yuan Dynasty playwright and his most famous play.

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    21 mins
  • Du You and Du Mu, Grandpa and Grandson

    Du You and Du Mu, Grandpa and Grandson
    Oct 24 2024

    Regarding the historian of institutions Du You and his grandson, the poet Du Mu.

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    20 mins
  • The Cat, the Prince, and the Empress: Empress Liu of Song

    The Cat, the Prince, and the Empress: Empress Liu of Song
    Oct 17 2024

    The legend of "a dead cat for a prince" and the true story of the career of Empress Dowager Liu of the Song Dynasty.

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    23 mins
  • Zhu Xi: the Neo-Confucian

    Zhu Xi: the Neo-Confucian
    Oct 10 2024

    On the great Song Dynasty philosopher who redefined Confucian thought.

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    19 mins
  • Zhang Xuecheng, Historian

    Zhang Xuecheng, Historian
    Oct 3 2024

    Regarding the major Qing Dynasty historian Zhang Xuecheng (1738-1801).

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    19 mins