The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast
- Episodes
- 293
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 12, 2026
About the podcast
Stories from ancient China, and whatever else comes to mind.
Episodes 293
Meng Chang and Lady Flower Pistil
Regarding the last ruler of the Kingdom of Latter Shu.Support the show
The Campaigns for Greater and Lesser Jinchuan
Two of Emperor Qianlong's "Ten Great Accomplishments."Support the show
The Tian Takeover of the Qi
One of the possible dividing lines between Spring & Autumn and Warring States, and a potential case of mistaken identity.Support the show
Chen Baxian and the Chen Dynasty
The founder of the only dynasty with the same name as its ruling family.Support the show
Dou Xian, Empress Dou, and the Inscription at Mt. Yanran
One of the signal victories in Chinese military history and the flawed individuals behind it.Support the show
Wang Dayuan: Adventurer
Regarding the 14th century Chinese adventurer who sailed as far as Africa.Support the show
Yuan-Javanese War, 1293
When the Mongol Yuan Dynasty sent an expedition to modern-day Indonesia.Support the show
Guo Shoujing and the Survey of 1279
Regarding the Yuan Dynasty astronomer and the South China Sea.Support the show
Bian Que, Physician
Regarding one of the most famous, if also most elusive, of ancient Chinese physicians.Support the show
The Datong Massacre
The rebellion in Datong in 1649 presented the greatest challenge against the Qing during its period of consolidation, and in ended in a massacre.Support the show
The Pheasant Cap Master
On one of the most neglected but also mysterious texts of Warring States philosophy.Support the show
Liang Qingbiao: Art Collector
The most important Chinese art collector of the 17th century.Support the show
The Zizhi Revolt & King Zhao of Yan
The Zizhi Revolt in 314 BC upended Warring States politics and led to the rise to power of King Zhao of Yan.Support the show
Zou Yan and the Five Elements
The Warring States thinker who gave us one of the most influential if mystical theories about dynastic changes.Support the show
Tuva or Bust!
That republic within the Russian Federation that used to be a part of China.Support the show
Su Dingfang and the Western Turkic Empire
One of the great but largely forgotten military leaders in Chinese history.Support the show
Shengyu Guangxun or Broader Disquisitions on the Sagely Edicts
From the 16 Points of 1670 to the exegesis of 1724: one of the most widely read documents during the Qing Dynasty.Support the show
Ying Shao and the General Treatise on Customs
On the late-Han Dynasty text on customs and its author.Support the show
Cheng Yaojin Comes Out of Nowhere
Regarding one of the most significant personalities of the early-Tang Dynasty and his fictionalization.Support the show
Li Zicheng, the Truculent King
About the man who actually brought down the Ming Dynasty.Support the show
Yining Incident or Revolution of the Three Districts
What is the origin of the term "East Turkestan"? The complicated history of Xinjiang in the 1930s and '40s.Support the show
Li Hongzhang
One of the most important mandarins of the late-Qing was also one of the most controversial figures in Chinese history.Support the show
Feng Dao, Political Survivor
Regarding the unique career of Feng Dao of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.Support the show
Matteo Ricci
One of the most important missionaries in the history of Christianity in China.Support the show
Emperor Jiajing of Ming
The second-longest reigning emperor of the Ming Dynasty was an out-too-devout follower of religious Daoism.Support the show
These are the latest 40 of 293 episodes. You’ll find older episodes in the podcast’s feed.
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