Contextual History: The Present through the Past: Recent Episodes
Contextual History: The Present through the Past
Short podcasts exploring the relationship between the past and present through a historical lens with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific world. ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/contextual-history-the-present-through-the-past/id1312927856?mt=2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiN9Yj8BSkuAaFIfTqLIqYg
A short, focused look at the economic inequalities and social tensions that underlay the commercial and cultural centre of 18th century Yangzhou.
More than a century has passed since the Qing dynasty first entered China through Shanhai Pass. This time we explore the reign of the Qianlong Emperor, who's reign is seen as the height of the Qing dynasty's power and properity. Complex foreign relations, tax reforms and soulstealing sorcerors are the order of the era!
A overview of the rise of the Qing Dynasty. Explores its origins among the Manchu people in the far northeast, its reasons for success, the collapse of the Ming dynasty and the conquest of China.
An exploration into the origins of the Karen separatist movement in Myanmar and the nations broader conflicts with its ethnic minorities.
A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.
A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.
A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.
A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.
A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.