Ep25 The legacy of the Song Dynasty

If you loved the Song Dynasty podcast, then you’ll also enjoy ‘Why We Love the Tang Dynasty.’ Available from October. 

Why the great outdoors was so important to the people of the Song Dynasty. 

Discovering the social lives of the Song Dynasty Literati. 

<p>907 - 1279 - The story of the Song Dynasty takes us from the fall of the Tang Dynasty through to the conquest of China by the Mongols. We will take a closer look at the imperial examination process, innovations in printing, and some controversial changes in national policies.< ... Show More

<p>1279 - 1644 - We track the downfall of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty of China before reviewing the rise of the Ming Dynasty and how they changed China in a world where long distance trade links were becoming more vital.</p> 

Highlighting some of the amazing achievements and highlights of the Tang Dynasty, and considering its eventual decline and fall. 

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the awe-inspiring history of the Mongol Empire, a colossal force that reshaped the medieval world and left an indelible mark on history. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyL ... Show More

1750 - 1046 BCE - Plotting the rise and fall of the Shang dynasty where archaeology meets traditional stories.  An incredible bronze age with innovative techniques and the comparison of cultural advances with the rest of the world. 

Introducing the poetry of the Tang, and discovering how it evolved over the three hundred year life of the Dynasty. 

Today, China is a global superpower. But less than two hundred years ago, the nation was in a state of decline. After what became known as the 'century of humiliation' at the hands of Western imperialist powers, its very survival was in question. A movement arose to fight off for ... Show More

<p>1046 - 256 BCE - The longest of all dynasties in Chinese history but certainly not the strongest. &nbsp;This episode covers the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period with special reference to Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism.</p> 

A city in ruins. A dynasty in tatters. An empire in ashes...This episode, we look at the remarkable story of the first empire of ancient China, the Han dynasty. With ancient Chinese poetry, songs and folk music, we look back at the first empire's rise, its remarkable technologica ... Show More

Today, China is a global superpower. But less than two hundred years ago, the nation was in a state of decline. After what became known as the 'century of humiliation' at the hands of Western imperialist powers, its very survival was in question. A movement arose to fight off for ... Show More