This Episode, we take a time-out from the historical flow to take advantage of the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities. We explore the history, legends, customs, and meaning behind this ancient and storied period of celebration. Happy Year of the Yang Wood Horse!
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Feb 2014
#12 - E. Zhou 1: The Shattered Empire
King You of Zhou lays headless, the capital a smouldering ruin, and royal authority utterly destroyed. Regional lords exploit the chaos at hand to expand their own domains - and at times declare their own kingdoms - while the new, toothless Eastern Zhou kings struggle to stabiliz ... Show More
32m 11s
Feb 2014
#13 - E. Zhou 2: The Widening Gyre
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31m 46s
Mar 2014
#14 - E. Zhou 3: Confucius Says...
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37m 33s
Jan 2025
Sketches in History | Crossing the Delaware
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13m 6s
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003 - Twisted History of Coca Cola
Get ready for the twisted history of Coca Cola, it's got everything!Drugs, Nazis, Institutionilised Racism, Cold War, Corporate Espionage, The Works!!Hosted by Katie Charlwood Wishlisthttps://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2LAB2ZP4U9USX?ref_=wl_shareDonate at: https://patreon.co ... Show More
48m 51s
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Sketches in History | The Midnight Ride
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9m 34s