With Chinese Characteristics
A podcast where Natalie and Cherrie discuss Chinese history and stuff.We think we're funny but we're probably not.Episodes every other Sunday
Podcasting since 2020 • 81 episodes
With Chinese Characteristics
Latest Episodes
The First Chinese International Students in America
In the 19th century, an unlikely international initiative took place. Despite the Qing government's reputation for conservatism and isolationist policies, it actually sponsored a group of 120 Chinese boys to study in the United States. This is ...
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Episode 63
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Lessons from the Book of Swindles
We explore crimes and scams in the late ming dynasty with the excellently translated Book of Swindles.https://cup.columbia.edu/book/the-book-of-swindles/9780231178631
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Season 4
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Episode 62
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Water Margin Ch 18: The Filial and Gallant Dark Third Master
We finally meet everyone's favorite guy (Song Jiang), and learn about song dynasty interrogation techniques.
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Seals of Yore - Stamps with Chinese Characteristics, Part 1
This episode delves into Chinese stamps/seals/chops (印章), exploring the origins, ritualization, and various cultural conventions associated with this ancient practice.Given their existence predating the invention of paper in China, w...
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Episode 61
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The Self Strengthening Movement: Making the Qing Great Again
In this episode we discuss the Qing Dynasty's 'Self Strengthening Movement' of roughly 1861-1890. Recognizing the superiority of european weapons, technology, and scientific knowledge, the Qing Dynasty attempted to adopt and in...
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