20 Best Chinese History Podcasts

1. The History of China

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A journey through the 5000 years of history documented by one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations. For all the episodes for free, as well as additional content, please subscribe and/or visit http://thehistoryofchina.wordpress.com.MORE Host Christopher M. Stewart
Producer/Network Airwave History
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 2.1KTwitter 13.6K Avg Length 44 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Chasing Dramas

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Karen and Cathy explain cultural and historical references episode by episode in popular Chinese historical dramas as well as Chinese pop culture news. The podcast is in English with proper nouns and phrases spoken in Mandarin Chinese. Currently, they are discussing Season 1 of Joy of Life. Completed dramas/movies include: The Story of Yanxi Palace, The Longest Day in Chang'An, The Story of Ming Lan, Empresses in the Palace, Royal Nirvana, Palace (2013 film), and Mulan (2020 Disney movie) among others.MORE Hosts Karen Chen, Cathy Chen
Producer/Network Karen and Cathy
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 218Instagram 729 Avg Length 23 min Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Barbarians at the Gate

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A semi-serious deep dive into Chinese history and culture broadcast from Beijing and hosted by Jeremiah Jenne and David Moser.
Hosts Jeremiah Jenne, David Moser, James Palmer
Producer/Network Barbarians at the Gate
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Twitter 18.1K Avg Length 36 min Since May 2016 Get Email Contact

4. Sinobabble

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A relaxing, educational podcast covering China's modern history, current events, and academic analyses of China's politics, society, and culture in a variety of mini-series. Starting with the history of the 20th century, this podcast aims to explore all facets of the history of China, from the major events to the smallest local changes, to give you a full picture of the development of one of the world's most powerful nations. As the series develops, we will discuss Chinese art, religion, politics, culture, and economics, bringing the country's past to life...MORE Producer/Network Edi Obiakpani
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 262 Avg Length 43 min Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

5. People's History of Ideas Podcast

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In this podcast, Matthew Rothwell, author of Transpacific Revolutionaries: The Chinese Revolution in Latin America, explores the global history of ideas related to rebellion and revolution. The main focus of this podcast for the near future will be on the history of the Chinese Revolution, going all the way back to its roots in the initial Chinese reactions to British imperialism during the Opium War of 1839-1842, and then following the development of the revolution and many of the ideas that were products of the revolution through to their transnational diffusion in the late 20th century.MORE Host Matthew Rothwell
Producer/Network Matthew Rothwell
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Twitter 738 Avg Length 27 min Get Email Contact

6. The China History Podcast

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Since 2010, The China History Podcast, presented by Laszlo Montgomery brings you over 350 episodes of curated topics from China's antiquity to modern times.
Host Laszlo Montgomery
Producer/Network Laszlo Montgomery
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Twitter 5.3KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 44 min Get Email Contact

7. Chinese Folk Tales

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Immerse yourself in the enchanting narrative of Chinese Cinderella, the romantic tale of the cowherd and the fairy, and the heroic legend of the fearless female general, Mulan...... These mythical stories blur the lines of reality, featuring epic protagonists. Join us on a wondrous journey into a new world, imbued with tradition, mythology, and enduring wisdom. Subscribe and listen now.MORE Hosts Victoria Meakin, Paul Osbourne
Producer/Network China Plus
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 33.7MTwitter 10.1K Avg Length 15 min Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

8. Bamboo History

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Chinese history from an Australian bloke.It will be informative, it will be hectic, it will be full of surprises and it will be bloody awesome.
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 21 min Get Email Contact

9. The Chinese History Podcast

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We are a group of Chinese history PhD students looking to make Chinese history more accessible to the general public. Our podcast will cover a broad range of topics in Chinese history or topics related to Chinese history in both the premodern and the modern periods. Our content will be composed of both interviews with scholars and individually narrated episodes on selected topics.MORE Producer/Network thechinesehistorypodcast
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 46 min Get Email Contact

10. Silk And Steel Podcast

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Weekly discussion on China and Silk Road, history, culture and current events
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 4.6KTwitter 7.5K Avg Length 54 min Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

11. Beyond Huaxia: A College History of China and Japan

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A college history of China and Japan, minus debt, dorms, and diplomas. Hosted by Justin M. Jacobs, professor of history at American University. IndianaJonesInHistory.com.
Host Justin Jacobs
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 69 min Get Email Contact

12. Why We Love the Song Dynasty

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Exploring the history and charm of one of China's most fascinating dynasties. Meeting its rulers, artists, poets and people in the streets. Discovering its artistic, social and scientific treasures that have shaped the way we all live today.MORE Host Bob Jones
Producer/Network China Plus
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 33.7MTwitter 10.1K Avg Length 13 min Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

13. History Accounts

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I want to tell my account of history. History is not about the past. History is about the future.
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Apple Rating 4.6/5 Avg Length 22 min Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

14. Why We Love the Tang Dynasty

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Exploring the history and charm of the Tang Dynasty, and attempting to discover how, at its height, it became possibly the most prosperous, inter-connected and innovative country in the world, with a rich and influential legacy that survives even to this day.MORE Producer/Network China Plus
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 33.7MTwitter 42 Avg Length 13 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

15. Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

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Put down that lengthy history book spanning thousands of years and instead follow the 'Makers and Shakers of Chinese History' podcast, which presents the biographies of 20 historic figures who shaped the course of ancient China. Meet the most renowned ancient Chinese rulers, ministers, thinkers, scientists, poets, and rebels, and find out how they continue to influence the Chinese to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Acorn Studio
Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 11 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

16. Stories from a Chinese studio

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Stories from a Chinese Studio podcast is an Interesting tales from China's past and present.
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Avg Length 48 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

17. The Chronicler

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A podcast about Chinese history in a more fun and engaging way. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Producer/Network The Chronicler
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 2.2KTwitter 499Instagram 443 Avg Length 29 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact