The Chronicler

In today's episode we go over the short term causes of the An LuShan rebellion and the events leading up to it. Setting the stage which will ultimately bring the Tang dynasty to it's knees. 

Hope you enjoy the episode!

Apologies for the long break.

Here is the next episode in our chronological story which discusses the Tang dynasty at it's peak under Emperor Xuanzong. Hope you enjoy the episode!

Hey there everyone. Here is my latest episode with Elissa from remember the ladies podcast where we discuss the social impact and legacy of Wu Ze Tian.

You can find Elissa here via this link tree:

https://linktr.ee/remembertheladies 

Today's episode is about how Wu Zetian maintains her power and the policies she pursued during her time at the top of China's imperial system!  It covers 3 main areas of discussion - foreign policy and military endevours, spread of Buddhism and the political reforms she made.

  Music can be found from this YouTube link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QjWPNa1Ml0&t=1445s

In today's episode, we discuss the rise of China's only female emperor - Wu Zetian. This is the her journey to the top, and in a couple of weeks time we will discuss the acts she commits to get there, and trust me when I say this, it isn't pretty!

Please note - there is discussions of sex and the death of a baby inside this episode, so listener discretion is advised. 

Sound effects and music came from freesound.org and YouTube copyright free sound effects.

Last time, we discussed Tang Taizong's domestic policies - what about his foreign policy? That's this topic of this week episode!

Enjoy the show!

This episode is all about Tang Taizong's policies when he starts his career as emperor of China.

We examine his policies which really shape the Tang dynasty up to be the Middle Kingdom of the world at the time. We look at his lenient policies and his willingness to listen to his advisors. All in all - great leader in my opinion. What's yours?

Music came from freesound.org and the YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QjWPNa1Ml0&t=1445s

Massive apologies for the delay in this episode, but here we are a month later.

In today's episode - we dive into the bitter rivalry that ensued the Tang Dynasty shortly after Li Yuan came to power. We look at the ultimate showdown between Li Shi Min and his brothers - Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji... Only 1 can be emperor after all!

Music on freesound.org , YouTube Sounds and fight music can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gBTKiVqprE

Zither music can be found on this track:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QjWPNa1Ml0&t=1445s

In today's episode, we take a look at how the Tang managed to overthrow the Sui Dynasty. This is very military-focused so I hope you enjoy the military history!

I mentioned a previous episode about the Chinese New Year, be sure to check out the episode via these links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF24ECWXlG8&list=PLlRR5XXsDlNl7zClPrYvFRo6OZB13Gjk-&index=18

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pDCWD9CG4669wzTc6Jqqt?si=5122988c5a814e45

In today's episode, we take a look into how the Sui dynasty was beginning to collapse, which paved the way for the almighty Tang dynasty to take it's place. We take a look into the Li family's origins and it's rise to power.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode, we uncover the rise and fall of the short-lived but significant Sui Dynasty. 

I mentioned social media platforms, so here are the links to them here:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ij9ZEEpb27OJA_h8e0GMQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheChroniclerhistory

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChroniclerh1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclerhistory/?hl=en

Feel free to email me here: thechroniclerhistory@gmail.com

In this episode, we dive into the period of chaos that China found itself in once again. We will look at how the North and the South were divided as well as how Buddhism managed to get a major foothold within China during this time.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

This episode discusses how the Wetern Jin dynasty began to tear itself apart after Emperor Wu died and of course the conflict that ensued which is better known as the War of the 8 Princes.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

This episode concludes the 3 Kingdoms era and the rise of the Western Jin Dynasty.

Sima Yi was for sure taking notes when Cao Cao 'saved' the Han Emperor and employed the same strategy against the Cao family many years later. 

Here is my podcast episode where I discuss the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms with the epic podcaster John Zhu.

We look at the different characters in the novel and see if the novel portrays them in a historically accurate way.

Be sure to check out John's podcasts here:

http://www.outlawsofthemarsh.com/

http://www.3kingdomspodcast.com/

P.S - sorry about the length. Was a long conversation!

In today's episode we take an internal look into the 3 Kingdoms which had established themselves once the Han Dynasty began to collapse. It involves internal policies and things that they did besides warring with one another.

We end the episode where Sima Yi has began to shine much to the dismay of his employers - the Cao family.

Shoutout to John Zhu who will be on my show for the next couple of weeks!

http://www.3kingdomspodcast.com/  

http://www.outlawsofthemarsh.com/

In this episode we will take a dive into Liu Bei's time in Jing province and how he managed to establish a power base after getting his ass handed to him by Cao Cao... A LOT! 

I mention John Zhu in this show, and I will be releasing my discussion with him in a few weeks. But here is his podcast if you want to begin listening to his show as well as mine:

http://www.3kingdomspodcast.com/

http://www.outlawsofthemarsh.com/

In today's episode we dive into the life of Liu Bei and focus on his early career, right up to the point where he meets a man who would change his life. 

I hope you enjoy this episode!

Note to all: Sorry about the lack of sound effects etc. in this episode, but I have been far too busy to be able to muster the time to add these effects in. I will come back to this episode and edit it out, but unfortunately this week life was too hectic. Sorry about that!

In this weeks episode, we take a look into the Mid-Autumn festival and I attempt to answer questions such as the origin of the festival and why it started. Explain a famous love story for the festival and what people do to celebrate the festival today.

I hope you enjoy this episode!

Zhong Qiu Jie Kuai Le!

中秋节快乐！

In this episode, I go into the rise of both Yuan Shao and Cao Cao after the death of Dong Zhuo. Both of them had established themselves in Northern China, the 2 childhood friends knew there was no room for 2 ambitious warlords in the South and Guan Du was the location of their showdown.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

This episode takes a look into the effect Dong Zhuo had on imperial politics when he took the emperor into custody, not to mention some insane acts of cruelty when he was in power. 

Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episde I cover Eastern Han dynasty court politics and the divisions within the imperial court that sewed the seeds of the Han dynasty's demise. 

Hope you enjoy the show!

This is part 3 of my epic discussion with Mark from the Warlords of History podcast.

Be sure to check out Mark's website here at www.warlordsofhistory.com

Hope you enjoy the show!

This is the second part to my discussion with Mark from the Warlords of History podcast. 

In this episode, we focus mostly on the rise of Cao Cao's power in ancient China, and the Battle of Guangdu. 

Please be sure to check out Mark's podcast here:

https://warlordsofhistory.com/

Hope you enjoy the show!

For the next 3 weeks, I will be uploading my discussion with Mark from the Warlords of History podcast channel. 

The main subject for discussion is the warlord Cao Cao from the 3 Kingdoms period.

Be sure to check out Mark's episode at: https://warlordsofhistory.com/

I had a lot of fun discussing Cao Cao with Mark, it was a blast!

Just FYI: I got a new mic, the sound might not sound 100% clean as this was my first time using it...

Alrighty folks, this is a new episode after around a 4 week break. It feels good to be back, despite my mic issues.

But this episode is all about The Yellow Turban rebellion! Zhang Jue, Zhang Liang and Zhang Bao led an uprising only to be crushed by the Han forces. Despite being defeated, they did at least bring about the fall of the Han Dynasty (which was their aim. 

Anyway, hope you enjoy the episode!!

This podcast episode discusses the the Eastern Han dynasty, right from the restoration and why it then collapsed again. 

I hope you enjoy the episode!

This week, we take a wee break from our narrative and chronological podcast, and dive into the legend behind one of China's most celebrated festivals - the Dragon Boat Festival!

This episode will take a look into the extremely famous poet Qu Yuan, and his story during the Warring States period and his legacy.

Hope you enjoy!

This episode covers the famous Silk Road, which was a trade route officially established during the Han dynasty.

This episode covers 4 main points:

1. How the silk road came into being

2. The goods traded between East and West

3. The Chinese secret to making silk

4. The flow of Buddhism along the silk road into China.

Hope you enjoy!

This episode talks about the brief period where the Han dynasty is usurped by the powerful minister Wang Mang in 9AD.

What replaces the Han is the Xin/New Dynasty, however despite this new order, it would only last 14 years and die with the death of it's first emperor.

This episode explores why Wang Mang decided to usurp power and what happened after he created his new dynasty.

Tune in to find out!

Today's episode will take us away from the chronological timeline and I will interview my friend Death of the Roman Republic podcaster!

We discuss many different topics between Rome at the time of Augustus and the Han dynasty such as religion, territory and populations as well as many more! 

Please be sure to give feedback to both of us! 

Here is the link to DOFTRR's page:

https://t.co/Y9KtQVk7GS?amp=1

This episode covers the very famous reign of Emeror Han Wudi.

Liu Che, who also became known as emperor Wu, was one of China's longest lasting emperors ever, he kept that record up until the Qing dynasty over 1,000 years later.

Han Wudi is known for 3 major things, which is what this episode discusses:

1st - Political unity and centralising imperial authority

2nd - bringing Confucianism to the forefront of Chinese state philosophy

3rd - Military conquests and expanding the empire

Hope you enjoy the episode!

Support the show here:

https://www.patreon.com/user?u=37612775

This episode was taken with a different mic, so sorry if it sounds different!

Today's podcast takes a different approach to the usual that is discussed in he Han Dynasty. The Western Han in particular, is famous for territorial expansion, centralization of power to the emperor, the revival of Confucianism and of course the imperial examination system.

HOWEVER, so much more get missed and THIS is what today's episode discusses. The Poetry, the art, the inventions and the music are all in this episode so go check it out!

Be sure to listen in.

I got my poetry sample from this website here:

http://www.shiren.org/xlib/lingshidao/hanshi/quyuan.htm

Be sure to check it out if you want the FULL POEM!

In this episode we explore what Liu Bang does when he becomes emperor Gaozu and what he does to retain power.

The episode will break down his actions into 4 main points:

Social changes

Political changes

Military campaigns

Succession issues.

Hope you enjoy!

This episode covers the Chu-Han Contention.

This period between 206-202 BC is covered in a huge amount of detail, and here I am trying to squeeze it all into 20 minutes.

For those of you who do not know, the Chu-Han contention is the war fought between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu, the odds were totally stacked against Liu Bang, but it would seem he had heavens mandate and won the war to then found the Han dynasty by 202 BC.

This episode takes a look into why after such a rise, the Qin dynasty came tumbling down and fell apart after the death of Qin Shi Huang.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

This new episode covers what China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi does when he becomes emperor after conquering all of the warring states.

This new emperor didn't just sit back, and relax in a palace, but did a lot that changed Chinese history forever.

Hope you enjoy the episode and learn something new!

In today's episode I am covering the conquests of Qin and how it all really started with a man named Lu Buwei. The dude wasn't a prince or a king or a noble, but a merchant...

Hope you enjoy the episode!