This time, we take an in depth look into Shao Kang, the prince born in hiding who would rise from his dynasty's ashes to seek revenge against the Usurper-General Han Zhuo who had ruthlessly pursued him. Through a combination of skill, luck, and patience, Shao Kang will cobble together a force able to meet Han Zhuo's armies in battle.
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Dec 2013
#6 - Shang 1: Them Bones, Them Bones, Them Oracle Bones
We take a "time out" from our forward-marching chronology to examine the evidence we have of the Shang state, and how we came to know what we know about his period. Mostly, it's about what we can learn from reading divine messages off of dragon bones.
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36m 1s
Dec 2013
#7 - Shang 2: The Shang Triumphant
In this first of two parts, we look at the first half of the Shang Dynasty beginning with the victory and reign of Tang "The Perfect" and leaving off 21 emperors, five capitals, and 400 years later with the amazing reign of Wu Ding and his warrior-priestess wife Lady Fu Hao. Alon ... Show More
41m 36s
May 2021
Journey to the West: The Tang Monk Pt. 2
Xuanzang achieves justice for his parents, but his trials are far from over. A quest for a murderer, shocking violence, and a hidden goddess all arrive to show Xuanzang that he can be more than a monk. He can become a legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices ... Show More
48m 6s