20 Best Chinese History Podcasts

1. The History of China

A podcast covering an audio journey through the 5000-year history of one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.
Podcast thehistoryofchina.wordpress.com
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Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 1.9KTwitter Followers 13.1K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 35 min Since Nov 2013 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Chasing Dramas

Karen and Cathy discuss popular Chinese historical dramas to share knowledge about Chinese history and culture.
Podcast chasingdramas.com
Email ****@chasingdramas.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 196Instagram Followers 723 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 25 min Since Aug 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

3. Barbarians at the Gate

A semi-serious deep dive into Chinese history and culture broadcast from Beijing and hosted by rogue historian Jeremiah Jenne and writer James Palmer. We'll pick a topic and then explore that subject over four episodes released every other Tuesday.
Podcast jeremiahjenne.com
Hosts Jeremiah Jenne, David Moser, James Palmer
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Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Twitter Followers 18.3K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 41 min Since May 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

4. Sinobabble

A relaxing, educational podcast covering China's modern history, current events, and academic analyses of China's politics, society, and culture in a variety of mini-series. Starting with the history of the 20th century, this podcast aims to explore all facets of the history of China, from the major events to the smallest local changes, to give you a full picture of the development of one of the world's most powerful nations. As the series develops, we will discuss Chinese art, religion, politics, culture, and economics, bringing the country's past to life. If you're more interested in modern China, stay tuned for the modern China series where we talk about how the CCP exercises control, makes people disappear, and encourages loyalty. We also get on the ground and talk to the people of Hong Kong about their recent experiences with the protests in the territory in 2019.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@sinobabble.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 262 Frequency 2 episodes/quarter Avg Length 42 min Since Oct 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

5. The China History Podcast

Since 2010, The China History Podcast, presented by Laszlo Montgomery presents over two hundred episodes of curated topics from China's antiquity to modern times.
Podcast teacup.media
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Facebook Followers 3.1KTwitter Followers 4.2K Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 38 min Since Jun 2010 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

6. People's History of Ideas

In this podcast, Matthew Rothwell, author of Transpacific Revolutionaries: The Chinese Revolution in Latin America, explores the global history of ideas related to rebellion and revolution.
Podcast peopleshistoryofideas.com
Email ****@peopleshistoryofideas.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Twitter Followers 557 Frequency 1 episode/quarter Since May 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Get Email Contact

7. Bamboo History

Chinese history from an Australian bloke. It will be informative, it will be hectic, it will be full of surprises and it will be bloody awesome.
Podcast bamboohistorypodcast.podbean.com
Email ****@bamboohistorypodcast.com
Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 18 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

8. The Chinese History Podcast

A podcast covering various aspects of Chinese history, from ancient to modern, brought to you by a passionate group of Chinese history PhD students. They aim to tie China with the broader Eurasian world and to correct some of the tropes and misconceptions about Chinese history. Our show is aimed at teachers, students, or anyone interested in Chinese history.
Podcast chinesehistorypodcast.com
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Frequency 1 episode/year Avg Length 45 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

9. Beyond Huaxia

Beyond Huaxia podcast hosted by Justin Jacobs, professor of history at American University. The host covers a college history of China and Japan - minus debt, dorms, and diplomas.
Podcast beyondhuaxia.podbean.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Twitter Followers 1.3K Since Jan 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

10. Silk And Steel Podcast

Weekly discussion on China and Silk Road, history, culture, and current events.
Podcast silknsteel.podbean.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Facebook Followers 4.7KTwitter Followers 7.5K Since Jan 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

11. Why We Love the Song Dynasty

Exploring the history and charm of one of China's most fascinating dynasties. Meeting its rulers, artists, poets and people in the streets. Discovering its artistic, social and scientific treasures that have shaped the way we all live today.
Podcast chinaplus.cri.cn
Email ****@cri.com.cn
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 32.9MTwitter Followers 10.1K Since Jun 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

12. Why We Love the Tang Dynasty

Exploring the history and charm of the Tang Dynasty, and attempting to discover how, at its height, it became possibly the most prosperous, inter-connected and innovative country in the world, with a rich and influential legacy that survives even to this day.
Podcast chinaplus.cri.cn
Email ****@cri.com.cn
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 32.9MTwitter Followers 42 Since Sep 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

13. History Accounts

Season 1: The Story of the Rise and Fall of the Chinese Qing Dynasty: Cup of Solid Gold. Season 2: The Meiji Restoration: A China Contrast.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5 Since Dec 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

14. Makers and Shakers of Chinese History

Put down that lengthy history book spanning thousands of years and instead follow the 'Makers and Shakers of Chinese History' podcast, which presents the biographies of 20 historic figures who shaped the course of ancient China. Meet the most renowned ancient Chinese rulers, ministers, thinkers, scientists, poets, and rebels, and find out how they continue to influence the Chinese to this day.
Podcast shows.acast.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5 Since Oct 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

15. Stories from a Chinese studio

Stories from a Chinese Studio podcast is an Interesting tales from China's past and present.
Podcast rss.com
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Since Sep 2020 Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

16. The Chronicler

A podcast about Chinese history in a more fun and engaging way. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
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Facebook Followers 2.2KTwitter Followers 499Instagram Followers 450 Since Sep 2020 Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

17. Chinese Folk Tales

Embark on great audio adventures with a rich collection of Chinese folk legends and historical tales.
Podcast chinaplus.cri.cn
Email ****@cri.com.cn
Facebook Followers 32.9MTwitter Followers 10.1K Frequency 12 episodes/year Avg Length 12 min Since Oct 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact