20 Best Chinese History Podcasts
Chinese History Podcasts
Here are 20 Best Chinese History Podcasts worth listening to in 2025. Subscribe in one place on FeedSpot Reader.
Play All Episodes Follow All1. 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.
Host Christopher M. Stewart
Producer/Network Airwave History
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 2.1KTwitter 13.6K Avg Length 40 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 . 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 discuss popular Chinese historical dramas to share knowledge about Chinese history and culture.
Producer/Network Karen and Cathy
Email ****@chasingdramas.com
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 196Instagram 735 Avg Length 26 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 rogue historian Jeremiah Jenne and writer James Palmer. We'll pick a topic and then explore that subject over four episodes released every other Tuesday.MORE 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 39 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
Email ****@sinobabble.com
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 262 Avg Length 46 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 Producer/Network Matthew Rothwell
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 300 episodes of curated topics from China's antiquity to modern times.
Producer/Network Laszlo Montgomery
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Twitter 5.5KInstagram 1.3K Avg Length 44 min Get Email Contact
7. 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.
Host Steven
Producer/Network Steven
Email ****@bamboohistorypodcast.com
Avg Length 21 min Get Email Contact
8. The Chinese History Podcast
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A podcast covering various aspects of Chinese history, from ancient to modern, brought to you by a passionate group of Chinese history PhD students. They aim to tie China with the broader Eurasian world and to correct some of the tropes and misconceptions about Chinese history. Our show is aimed at teachers, students, or anyone interested in Chinese history.MORE Producer/Network thechinesehistorypodcast
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Avg Length 45 min Get Email Contact
9. Silk And Steel Podcast
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Weekly discussion on China and Silk Road, history, culture, and current events.
Producer/Network Unknown
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 4.6KTwitter 7.5K Avg Length 54 min Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact
10. 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.
Producer/Network Justin Jacobs
Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 69 min Get Email Contact
11. 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
12. History Accounts
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Season 1: The Story of the Rise and Fall of the Chinese Qing Dynasty: Cup of Solid Gold. Season 2: The Meiji Restoration: A China Contrast.
Producer/Network ??
Apple Rating 4.6/5 Avg Length 22 min Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact
13. 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
Email ****@cri.com.cn
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 33.7MTwitter 42 Avg Length 13 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact
14. 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.MORE Producer/Network Acorn Studio
Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 11 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact
15. 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
16. 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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Facebook 2.2KTwitter 499Instagram 449 Avg Length 29 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact
17. Chinese Folk Tales
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Embark on great audio adventures with a rich collection of Chinese folk legends and historical tales.
Hosts Victoria Meakin, Paul Osbourne
Producer/Network China Plus
Email ****@hotmail.com
Facebook 33.7MTwitter 10.1K Avg Length 12 min Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact
18. The History of China by Eric Anderson
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A weekly show that traces China from the beginning to modern times. Dorm Room History's Eric Andresen brings a new look to the history of China.
Host Eric Andresen
Producer/Network Eric Andresen
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Twitter 49 Avg Length 29 min Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact
Chinese History shows hosts and producers
Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | |
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Christopher M. Stewart | Host | airwavemedia.com/our-shows/the-history-of-china | ||||
Jeremiah Jenne | Co Host | jeremiahjenne.com/the-archives | 9 | @jeremiahjenne | 18.1K | |
David Moser | Co Host | jeremiahjenne.com/the-archives | 9 | @david__moser | 15.9K | |
James Palmer | Co Host | jeremiahjenne.com/the-archives | 9 | @beijingpalmer | 72.5K | |
Steven | Host | bamboohistorypodcast.podbean.com | 10 | @bamboo_history | 1 | |
Bob Jones | Host | chinaplus.cri.cn/podcast/list/51 | ||||
Victoria Meakin | Co Host | chinaplus.cri.cn/podcast/list/40 | ||||
Paul Osbourne | Co Host | chinaplus.cri.cn/podcast/list/40 | ||||
Eric Andresen | Host | dormroomhistory.com/thehistoryofchina | 1 | |||
Karen And Cathy | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chasing-dramas/episodes/In-The-Know---Chinese-Pop-Culture-News-Running-Afoul-of-the-6th-Princess-e2l4jb5 | 93 | @ChasingDramas | |||
Laszlo Montgomery | p.podderapp.com/1794982497/traffic.megaphone.fm/TNM7336523901.mp3?updated=1714347082 | 40 | @teacup_media | 5.5K | ||
Edi Obiakpani | buzzsprout.com/214505/12418830-will-china-fight-with-russia-in-ukraine.mp3 | 28 | @sinobabble | 262 | ||
The Chronicler | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-chronicler/episodes/History-rage-special-e1885bb | 20 | @thechroniclerh1 | 499 | ||
Acorn Studio | shows.acast.com/makers-and-shakers-of-chinese-history/episodes/introducing-makers-and-shakers-of-chinese-history | 20 | ||||
Daniel | historyaccounts.buzzsprout.com | 17 | ||||
Carl Zha | silknsteel.podbean.com/e/unlocked-silk-and-steel-podcast-ep51-taiwan-history-part-2-japanese-occupation | 13 | @steelsilkn | 7.5K | ||
Tianqi Luo | rss.com/podcasts/chinastories/70238 | 10 | ||||
大牛 | historyaccounts.buzzsprout.com | 3 | ||||
The Chinese History Podcast | chinesehistorypodcast.com/e/the-rise-of-merchants-maritime-sea-trade-in-east-asia-in-the-10th-to-12th-centuries | 2 | ||||
Sinobabble | buzzsprout.com/214505/14592419-the-white-woman-aesthetic-trend-and-chinese-class-struggle.mp3 | 1 | @sinobabble | 262 |