
Chinese History & Mythology
If you’re curious about Chinese myths, legends, and history but don’t know where to start, this is your doorway. I follow a timeline, placing oral traditions and historical threads on the same map. I’ll help you build cultural bearings from scratch. Let Chinese voices guide you through the ancient stories of the East. Chinese mythology and history on a timeline: start from zero, understand more with every episode.
New episodes drop every Monday through Friday, with two to three stories each week.
Podcasting since 2025 • 8 episodes
Chinese History & Mythology
Latest Episodes
Investiture of the Gods——Princes Vanish, Hero Arrives
After narrowly escaping the palace, Yin Jyow and Yin Hong fled to seek protection from Hwung Fay Hoo.So just who is Hwung Fay Hoo? And why did the princes believe he was the one who could shield them from the king’s wrath?<...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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24:22

Investiture of the Gods——Burning the Minister, Gouging the Eyes
In short, it’s a grand epic of war, magic, betrayal, and redemption. It lays the foundation of Chinese mythology. And if you love big fantasy worlds full of countless characters and insane magical battles, you’ll definitely enjoy the universe o...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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14:10

The Shang Dynasty & Investiture of the Gods
Last time, we talked about the last king of the Sha dynasty — King Jie.He was famous — but for all the wrong reasons: cruelty, partying too much, and ignoring his people.And honestly? History shows us a clear lesson:When a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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18:43

Yu the Great Controls the Floods
In our last story, we mentioned that Shun—the last of the Five Emperors and the "winner of the toughest interview in history"—didn’t pass his leadership position to his own son. Instead, he gave it to someone named Yu.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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13:24

Legends of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors
Today, let’s talk about a few heavyweight figures who influenced Chinese myth stories. Even though these stories sound like myths, just like the heroes in Greek mythology, they’re the ancestors recognized in Chinese culture.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:19
