Contextual History: The Present through the Past

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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/…

Contextual History: The Present through the Past


    • Apr 5, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 10m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Qing Dynasty in Focus - 18th Century Yangzhou

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 11:10


    A short, focused look at the economic inequalities and social tensions that underlay the commercial and cultural centre of 18th century Yangzhou.

    The Qing Dynasty Part 2: The Reign of the Qianlong Emperor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2017 27:17


    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!

    The Qing Dynasty Part 1: Guns, Ginseng & Rebels Galore

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2017 20:48


    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.

    Karen Separatism - An Autopsy of a National Divide

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2017 12:26


    An exploration into the origins of the Karen separatist movement in Myanmar and the nations broader conflicts with its ethnic minorities.

    An Introduction to Niuijie Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2017 2:22


    A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

    Beginning with an Ancient Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2017 3:43


    A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

    Eating with Familiar Strangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2017 4:52


    A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

    Faces in the Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2017 4:15


    A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

    Home Between Two Worlds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2017 5:25


    A short tour through the history and lives of the Hui minority living in Niujie District in central Beijing.

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