This week I go through a shockingly brief history of the opium trade in China, how it led to the downfall of the Qing dynasty, and how all of this turmoil broke one man to the point where he believed himself to be the son of God and younger brother to Jesus Christ. How did this lead to one of history's bloodiest conflicts? Listen and find out now.

Resources for this episode:
https://www.history.com/topics/china/qing-dynasty

https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Europe/The-great-age-of-monarchy-1648-1789

https://www.historyhit.com/the-dynasties-that-ruled-china-in-order/

https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/china-history/imperial-examination-facts.htm

https://www.britannica.com/topic/opium-trade

https://bitterwinter.org/the-taiping-mystery-2-hongs-heavenly-vision/

https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Shangd

https://counteringislamism.wordpress.com/rasul_allah/

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