Chinese History & Mythology
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The most comprehensive English-language podcast online about Chinese history, culture, mythology, and China’s greatest classic literary works.
Chinese History & Mythology takes you deep into the world of ancient China through clear, immersive, story-driven episodes.
✨Main story episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 PM.
✨Cultural knowledge episodes are released every Thursday at 8:00 PM.
This podcast covers the most fascinating and widely searched topics in Chinese history, mythology, and classic literature, including The Investiture of the Gods, Qin Dynasty history, The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Tang Dynasty history, Journey to the West, ancient Chinese gods and monsters, legendary emperors, famous warriors, folklore, customs, dynasties, and cultural mysteries.
If you are curious about Chinese mythology, ancient history, legendary heroes, classic novels, or the cultural stories behind everyday life in China, this podcast is your gateway.
Here, mythology becomes vivid, history becomes clear, culture becomes easier to understand, and the vast world of Chinese civilization unfolds through storytelling.
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Discover the stories, legends, and classics that shaped China for thousands of years.
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Recent Episodes
129.Interesting Chinese Culture——How did advertising in China slowly take shape?
These days, we are so surrounded by ads that we are almost numb to them. You unlock your phone and the first thing you see is a notification. You open a webpage and a pop-up jumps right into the…
128.Romance of the Three Kingdoms-12
Zhou Yu had been defeated by the three forces of Guan Yu, Huang Zhong, and Wei Yan, which Zhuge Liang had arranged in advance, and Eastern Wu’s navy had also suffered considerable losses. Huang Gai…
127.Romance of the Three Kingdoms-11
Just as Kongming was about to execute Guan Yun Chang according to military law, Liu Bei quickly stepped forward and pleaded for mercy. He said, “Back when the three of us swore brotherhood in the…
126.Interesting Chinese Culture——What Was Northeast China Like in the 1980s?
If time could move backward and we turned the clock back to the nineteen eighty, what kind of China would you see?
125.Romance of the Three Kingdoms-10
Now, back to Lu Su. Following Zhou Yu’s orders, he went to visit Kongming on his small boat. The moment Lu Su sat down, Kongming smiled and said, “I was just about to congratulate the Commander.”
124.Romance of the Three Kingdoms-9
Now, when Guan Yu released the waters from upstream, Zhang Fei charged out from downstream and cut straight into Cao Ren’s defeated army. The two sides clashed in fierce battle, and Zhang Fei soon…
123.Interesting Chinese Culture——Morning Markets & Night Market
Today, we are going to talk about a steaming hot topic: morning markets and night markets in China. I believe many of you may have this habit. You open YouTube and watch videos about Chinese food. In…
122.Romance of the Three Kingdoms-8
Liu Bei successfully recovered Fancheng and comforted the people. The county magistrate Liu Mi held a banquet to welcome him. During the banquet, Liu Bei saw a young man standing nearby. His bearing…
121.Romance of the Three Kingdoms-7
Inside the prison, Tian Feng had already expected his death. He told the prison guards, “Yuan Shao appears broad-minded on the outside, but inwardly he is jealous and suspicious. If he had won,…
120.Interesting Chinese Culture——Why Did Xi Take President Donald Trump to These Three Places in Beijing?
The hidden meaning behind President Donald Trump’s China visit: the Great Hall of the People, the Temple of Heaven, and Zhongnanhai. In mid-May 2026, U.S. President Trump set foot on Chinese soil. As…
119.Romance of the Three Kingdoms-6
When Yuan Shao heard that Yan Liang had been killed, he flew into a rage and ordered Liu Bei executed. But Liu Bei calmly replied, “Since we were separated in Xuzhou, I have not known whether…
118.Romance of the Three Kingdoms-5
breaking point of the entire plan? In this episode, we continue the story. Dong Cheng and the others asked Ma Teng, “Who is this person you mentioned?” Ma Teng replied, “Liu Bei, the governor of…
117.Why Do Chinese People Love Using Idioms?
In our main historical storyline, we are now in the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. Romance of the Three Kingdoms can be called a “super-rich mine” of Chinese idioms. There are more than…
116.Romance of the Three Kingdoms-4
Yuan Shu’s chief clerk, Yang Dajiang, proposed a plan. He believed Liu Bei should be attacked first, but Lü Bu had to be stabilized. He said, “Liu Bei is in Xiaopei. The city is small and his troops…
108.Interesting Chinese Culture—— 15 Chinese Cultural Taboos
Why do Chinese people avoid the number 4, green hats, mirrors facing the bed, or saying the word “death” too directly? In this episode, we explore 15 everyday Chinese cultural taboos and the history,…
115.Romance of the Three Kingdoms-3
The man who offered the plan was Mi Zhu, courtesy name Zizhong, from Qu County in Donghai. His family had been merchants for generations and was one of the famous wealthy families in the region. Mi…
114.Interesting Chinese Culture——Why Do Chinese Women Avoid Going Out for a Month After Giving Birth?
A room, a few windows, and curtains pulled tightly shut. The new mother is wearing long sleeves and long pants, with a towel wrapped around her head. There is a smell of traditional Chinese medicine…
113.Romance of the Three Kingdoms-2
Starting from the last episode, our historical storyline entered the Three Kingdoms period, from 220 to 280 AD. Through the story of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, we’re exploring what actually…
112.Romance of the Three Kingdoms
The Han Dynasty, we’re now stepping into a brand-new era starting this month: the Three Kingdoms period, from 220 to 280 AD. After the middle period of the Eastern Han Dynasty, political power kept…
111.Interesting Chinese Culture——How Do Chinese People Use Food to Stay Healthy?
A name called “Becoming Chinese” started trending on TikTok, and along with it, a wellness drink became very popular.Apples are usually eaten fresh, so why would anyone boil them into a tea? And why…
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Chinese History & Mythology has published 100 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Comedy, History.
Chinese History & Mythology is currently active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 56m.
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