062 - The End
The Han is finally ending, once and for all. And with that, I have told the story I set out to tell
Aug 27, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 62
The History of China
Dorm Room History's Eric Andresen brings a new look to the history of China. A weekly show that traces China from the beginning to modern times.
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061 - The Yellow Turban Rebellion
After literally years, we have reached the penultimate episode for the Han Dynasty. The yellow turban rebellion is here, and with it, the end of the Han. Things are not as simple as they may seem, though, and what truly brings it all down is what we have spent the last 10 episodes dealing with. The Han dug a grave, but finally...they are laying in it
May 10, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 61
060 - Power to the People
Rome meets China (officially), and the Eunuchs take over. That's one heck of a sentence, but the people have finally had enough. It seems they (rightfully) have decided the emperor has lost the Mandate of Heaven
Apr 20, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 60
059 - Peak Liang Ji
Like Darth Vader finally being put into his suit, Liang Ji has reached his final form. His scheming worked, and it was continuing to work...all at the expense of honest government. Will he be stopped? Can he be stopped? Be sure to rate the show 5 stars and give it a follow! www.DormRoomHistory.com/thehistoryofchina
Jan 19, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 59
058 - Liang Ji and the Child Emperors
Happy Holidays to all, but it won't be happy if you are in Liang J's way. One of the best villains we have seen so far is here. All that, and more
Dec 24, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 58
057 - The End is Nigh
The show is back! For a long time, mind you - something the Eastern Han can't say...
Dec 15, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 57
056 - Eunuchs and Corruption
An Emperor named An, and one who is remembered for corruption and vice at that. Oh, and the guy that invented paper is back. Listen now for all that, and more.
Aug 03, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 56
055 - Rebellions & Rome
Emperor He is a nice guy...that's great and all, but does that make him a competent head of state? No, no it does not. But also, Gan Ying ends up in Parthia and learns about Da Qin. Da Qin? Oh, that is what the Han called Rome.
Jul 20, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 55
054 - Coups, Historians, & Rome
Somethings things slip away without you realizing, and that is what is happening here to the Eastern Han. But it is not all bad, buckle up as we deal with a Godfather style takeover, meet the man behind the "Book of Han", and oh yah, Rome.
Jul 06, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 54
053 - The Golden Age of the Eastern Han
The foundation was laid, now it is time to reap those rewards. But when times are good, court dramas come back...oh, and the person who invents paper shows up. All that and more on this episode. Listen now!
Jun 02, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 53
052 - Buddhism Intro and More
On today's intro we dive into the early story of Buddhism and its early practices/beliefs, oh, and the end of Emperor Ming.
May 11, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 52
051 - Welcome Emperor Ming and Buddhism
Buddhism is here...sort of. And Emperor Ming does not take kindly to people hiring warlocks to curse him.
Apr 25, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 51
050 - 50th Episode Special
Thank you to all of you who have listened and made the show what it is. So, without further delay, the 50th episode special!
Mar 31, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 50
049 - Emperor Guangwu
Unification is more or less set, thus Emperor Guangwu must embark on a new challenge: actually governing. In this episode, we explore the continued genius of Emperor Guangwu (formally Liu Xiu) as he navigates these sensitive times.
Mar 07, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 49
048 - Enter the Eastern Han Pt. II
On part two of our two part story, we reach the moment of the Eastern Han's creation. A story of absolute tactical and political brilliance (and so much more), buckle up for what is to come. All that, and more.
Feb 24, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 48
047 - Enter the Eastern Han Pt. I
In part one of this two part story, we dive into the wild game of thrones that erupts with the fall of Wang Mang. It's one of the best stories in a while, so buckle up.
Feb 23, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 47
046 - The Year of the Tiger (Special)
Chinese New Year Special! Listen to learn some basics about the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival, from the history, the myths, and the modern times. Listen now!
Feb 03, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 46
045 - The Red Eyebrows
No, not an episode about beauty trends. Instead, policy issues coupled with catastrophic natural disasters create an untenable situation for the peasant farms of the Han...I mean new Xin Dynasty (created by Wang Mang). Enter the Red Eyebrows amongst other rebel bandit groups forced into a decentralized situation as they stumble into the position of bringing down the Xin Dynasty of Wang Mang as fast as it came about. All that, and more, on this week's episode.
Jan 20, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 45
044 - The End of the Western Han
We finally reached an epoch shifting moment. There is a lot, so buckle up....
Jan 04, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 44
043 - Han Dynasty Check-In
Before the Han Dynasty gets thrown into the tornado of problems described last episode, let's dive into a Dynasty-Wide check in. Money, policy, technology, and of course, a conspiracy so wild you won't want to miss it....even if it is doubtful at best.
Nov 30, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 43
042 - The Good Times Are Coming to an End
The court dramas of the last few episodes are coming to an end. Emperor Yuan leaves his Emperor Cheng Arrives. You thought Henry VIII had a tough time making heirs? Oh my....you never heard of emperor Cheng...All that and more.
Nov 20, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 42
041 - Infighting and Shrinkage
Want political drama? This episode is for you. Political factions fight for influence, all while the Xiongnu are made "Son-in-Law of Han". All that and More
Oct 20, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 41
040 - Emperor Xuan and the Rumors
No, that's not a garage rock band title. Emperor Xuan was faced with the rumors that Huo Guang's wife had actually been behind his Empress's death. We dive into that, another conspiracy, and the rest of Emperor Xuan's reign.
Sep 22, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 40
039 - Moving On
Emperor Xuan is finally emperor. But he knows a good thing when he sees it, and opts to keep Huo Guang on....but Huo Guang can't do 2 things. 1) He cannot live forever 2) He cannot actually control anyone not named "Huo Guang". This is his illustrious final chapter. All that and more.
Aug 19, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 39
038 - The Regent
Huo Guang shows himself to be one of the most important non-Emperors in the Han government to date. Emperor Zhao won't be here for a long time, or even a good time for that matter. A controversial incident gives us something to ponder, a new emperor is so bad unprecedented actions are required..all that and more on this week's episode.
Jul 30, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 38
037 - The 8 Year old & His Regent
Emperor Wu is gone and now his 8 year old son must become Emperor Zhao. But like all child emperors, a regent runs the government for him. This episode dives into the complex court drama that revolved around the regents and those around the young emperor. All that and more on this episode.
Jul 17, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 37
036 - Sima Qian, Buddhism, and Standardized Tests
With Emperor Wu and Sima Qian both gone, this episode dives into the prolific historian himself. Furthermore, we put Buddhism on our radar and end with a look into the beginnings of standardized testing. All that and more on this week's episode.
Jun 24, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 36
035 - The End of Emperor Wu
We finally reach the end of Emperor Wu's historic and historically long reign. More conquests, more policy questions, revolts, and....a big witch hunt - literally. All that and more on this week's episode!
Jun 04, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 35
034 - Han Supernova
This episode sees the Han Supernova....rapid expansion at never before seen rates. Also, we cover in any missing pieces that happened during, just before, and after the Han-Xiongnu War.
May 28, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 34
033 - SUPPLEMENTAL: The Huns
So, this is an unnumbered episode, a treat if you will. After finishing up the main part of the Han - Xiongnu War, what better way to cram a special episode than now. The Huns.
May 20, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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