Chinese History & Mythology

Episodes

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  180.Interesting Chinese Culture——The Misty Six Dynasties to the Bloodstained Jinling 08.10.2026 1h 23m

  The recorded history of this city can be traced back to the fifth century BCE. After  destroyed the State of Wu, he built a settlement known as Yue City in Changganli, near the southwestern corner of what is now Zhonghua Gate. This marked the beginning of the city’s documented history. During the following two thousand years, it served as the capital of ten different governments. It witnessed the prosperity of the Six Dynasties, when the city had five hundred Buddhist temples, more than one hundred thousand monks and nuns, and a population of nearly one million. Jiankang and ancient Rome were known as two great centers of classical civilization in the world at that time.
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  179.In Search of the Supernatural--12 08.10.2026 1h 3m

  In Search of the Supernatural, is a 4th-century Chinese compilation of legends, short stories, and hearsay concerning Chinese gods, ghosts, and other supernatural phenomena in the zhiguai and chuanqi styles. Although the authorship of the book is not made explicit in the text, it is believed to have been written and compiled by Gan Bao, a historian at the court of Emperor Yuan of the Jin dynasty around AD 350. It was reissued in numerous editions, including in 1593. The book usually consists of 464 stories.
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  178.In Search of the Supernatural--11 06.10.2026 59m

  In Search of the Supernatural, is a 4th-century Chinese compilation of legends, short stories, and hearsay concerning Chinese gods, ghosts, and other supernatural phenomena in the zhiguai and chuanqi styles. Although the authorship of the book is not made explicit in the text, it is believed to have been written and compiled by Gan Bao, a historian at the court of Emperor Yuan of the Jin dynasty around AD 350. It was reissued in numerous editions, including in 1593. The book usually consists of 464 stories.
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  177.Interesting Chinese Culture——Xi'an: A Journey Through History and Food 01.10.2026 56m

  Xi'an. After Beijing ,Xi'an is China’s most internationally recognized ancient capital. It is not merely a geographical name. It is more like a vast, living museum. To understand Xi'an is to understand how the political center of ancient China shifted over time, how Chinese civilization moved from isolation toward openness, and how Eastern and Western cultures came together and deeply influenced one another along the Silk Road.
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  176.In Search of the Supernatural--10 01.10.2026 1h 31m

  In Search of the Supernatural, is a 4th-century Chinese compilation of legends, short stories, and hearsay concerning Chinese gods, ghosts, and other supernatural phenomena in the zhiguai and chuanqi styles. Although the authorship of the book is not made explicit in the text, it is believed to have been written and compiled by Gan Bao, a historian at the court of Emperor Yuan of the Jin dynasty around AD 350. It was reissued in numerous editions, including in 1593. The book usually consists of 464 stories.
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  175.In Search of the Supernatural--9 29.09.2026 1h 12m

  In Search of the Supernatural, is a 4th-century Chinese compilation of legends, short stories, and hearsay concerning Chinese gods, ghosts, and other supernatural phenomena in the zhiguai and chuanqi styles. Although the authorship of the book is not made explicit in the text, it is believed to have been written and compiled by Gan Bao, a historian at the court of Emperor Yuan of the Jin dynasty around AD 350. It was reissued in numerous editions, including in 1593. The book usually consists of 464 stories.
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  174.Interesting Chinese Culture——Tianjin: A Journey Through History and Food 24.09.2026 37m

  Just over a hundred kilometers from Beijing, China’s capital, stands a great metropolis with a character so unique that it feels completely different from a traditional northern Chinese city. When introducing China to friends from other countries, we often talk about the grandeur of Beijing, the historical depth of Xi’an, and the modern style of Shanghai. But Tianjin is a city whose character cannot be captured in a single word.
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  173.In Search of the Supernatural--8 24.09.2026 49m

  In Search of the Supernatural, is a 4th-century Chinese compilation of legends, short stories, and hearsay concerning Chinese gods, ghosts, and other supernatural phenomena in the zhiguai and chuanqi styles. Although the authorship of the book is not made explicit in the text, it is believed to have been written and compiled by Gan Bao, a historian at the court of Emperor Yuan of the Jin dynasty around AD 350. It was reissued in numerous editions, including in 1593. The book usually consists of 464 stories.
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  172.In Search of the Supernatural--7 22.09.2026 1h 1m

  In Search of the Supernatural, is a 4th-century Chinese compilation of legends, short stories, and hearsay concerning Chinese gods, ghosts, and other supernatural phenomena in the zhiguai and chuanqi styles. Although the authorship of the book is not made explicit in the text, it is believed to have been written and compiled by Gan Bao, a historian at the court of Emperor Yuan of the Jin dynasty around AD 350. It was reissued in numerous editions, including in 1593. The book usually consists of 464 stories.
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  171.Interesting Chinese Culture——Beijing's rich culinary scene and profound history 17.09.2026 53m

  A morning in Beijing often begins with air filled with the mingled aromas of steam, charcoal, and cooking oil. To a first-time visitor, these smells may seem unfamiliar or even a little strong. But to the people who live here, they are the city’s morning alarm clock, more effective than any sound. Many people wonder why Beijing, as a northern Chinese city, has such a distinctive food tradition.
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  170.In Search of the Supernatural--6 17.09.2026 57m

  In Search of the Supernatural, is a 4th-century Chinese compilation of legends, short stories, and hearsay concerning Chinese gods, ghosts, and other supernatural phenomena in the zhiguai and chuanqi styles. Although the authorship of the book is not made explicit in the text, it is believed to have been written and compiled by Gan Bao, a historian at the court of Emperor Yuan of the Jin dynasty around AD 350. It was reissued in numerous editions, including in 1593. The book usually consists of 464 stories.
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  169.In Search of the Supernatural--5 15.09.2026 45m

  In Search of the Supernatural, is a 4th-century Chinese compilation of legends, short stories, and hearsay concerning Chinese gods, ghosts, and other supernatural phenomena in the zhiguai and chuanqi styles. Although the authorship of the book is not made explicit in the text, it is believed to have been written and compiled by Gan Bao, a historian at the court of Emperor Yuan of the Jin dynasty around AD 350. It was reissued in numerous editions, including in 1593. The book usually consists of 464 stories.
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  168.Interesting Chinese Culture——Why Do Chinese People Care So Much About Marriage and Having Children? 10.09.2026 1h 5m

  In recent years, a term has become increasingly common on Chinese social media: “cutting ties with relatives.” It refers to young people deliberately distancing themselves from their extended families. They do not want to go home for Chinese New Year, deal with relatives pressuring them to marry or have children, or take part in family group chats. Some remain silent in these chats for long periods and only show up when someone sends a digital red envelope. The numbers behind this trend are stark.
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  167.In Search of the Supernatural--4 10.09.2026 47m

  In Search of the Supernatural, is a 4th-century Chinese compilation of legends, short stories, and hearsay concerning Chinese gods, ghosts, and other supernatural phenomena in the zhiguai and chuanqi styles. Although the authorship of the book is not made explicit in the text, it is believed to have been written and compiled by Gan Bao, a historian at the court of Emperor Yuan of the Jin dynasty around AD 350. It was reissued in numerous editions, including in 1593. The book usually consists of 464 stories.
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  166.In Search of the Supernatural--3 08.09.2026 46m

  In Search of the Supernatural, is a 4th-century Chinese compilation of legends, short stories, and hearsay concerning Chinese gods, ghosts, and other supernatural phenomena in the zhiguai and chuanqi styles. Although the authorship of the book is not made explicit in the text, it is believed to have been written and compiled by Gan Bao, a historian at the court of Emperor Yuan of the Jin dynasty around AD 350. It was reissued in numerous editions, including in 1593. The book usually consists of 464 stories.
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  165.Interesting Chinese Culture——China’s Long History of “So-Bad-It’s-Good” Entertainment. 03.09.2026 31m

  Why can a rough, low-budget animated film become a viral sensation and fill theaters across China? Beginning with the unexpected popularity of Niu Lai, this episode traces the ancient roots of China’s “so-bad-it’s-good” entertainment—from pre-Qin court jesters and Han dynasty street performances to Tang storytelling, Song entertainment districts, Ming and Qing folk opera, and today’s memes, livestreams, and scrolling comments. Behind these seemingly “tacky” cultural hits lies a long tradition of grassroots creativity, anti-elitist humor, collective participation, and the powerful vitality of ordinary people.
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  164.In Search of the Supernatural--2 03.09.2026 31m

  In Search of the Supernatural, is a 4th-century Chinese compilation of legends, short stories, and hearsay concerning Chinese gods, ghosts, and other supernatural phenomena in the zhiguai and chuanqi styles. Although the authorship of the book is not made explicit in the text, it is believed to have been written and compiled by Gan Bao, a historian at the court of Emperor Yuan of the Jin dynasty around AD 350. It was reissued in numerous editions, including in 1593. The book usually consists of 464 stories.
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  163.In Search of the Supernatural 01.09.2026 51m

  In Search of the Supernatural, is a 4th-century Chinese compilation of legends, short stories, and hearsay concerning Chinese gods, ghosts, and other supernatural phenomena in the zhiguai and chuanqi styles. Although the authorship of the book is not made explicit in the text, it is believed to have been written and compiled by Gan Bao, a historian at the court of Emperor Yuan of the Jin dynasty around AD 350. It was reissued in numerous editions, including in 1593. The book usually consists of 464 stories.
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  162.Interesting Chinese Culture——Were Dragons in Ancient China Really Connected to Natural Disasters? 27.08.2026 1h

  A typhoon formed deep over the Pacific Ocean and traveled more than 6,000 kilometers across the sea. After making landfall, its winds gradually weakened, but the moisture it carried continued moving deep into China. Zhejiang, Shanghai, Hubei, Henan, and Beijing were hit by heavy rainfall one after another. In some places, just a few hours brought as much rain as would normally fall over a much longer period. Roads turned into rivers, vehicles became trapped, water levels rose, and the risks of flash floods and landslides increased. When weather like this happens today, people turn to satellite images and examine the typhoon’s path, ocean temperatures, wind shear, monsoon moisture, and urban drainage systems. But if a storm of the same scale had struck two thousand years ago, how would people have explained what was happening before their eyes?
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  161.What Came After Romance of the Three Kingdoms? 27.08.2026 1h 1m

  What period came after the Three Kingdoms? After the Three Kingdoms, the next period in Chinese history was the Western and Eastern Jin dynasties.