Best Chinese Mythology Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Women in Nazi Germany, Part 1 32:44

31m ago32:44

32:44

The treatment and status of women under Hitler and the Nazis is fascinating, in all the wrong ways. If the Nazi reputation wasn’t bad enough, the detail presented in this episode shows that there’s no bottom to their depravity. Professor Philip Nash explains all in the first part of a major two-part series. These are among our best shows ever! Epis…

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Pat Nixon 44:40

7d ago44:40

44:40

The real Pat Nixon bore little resemblance to the woman so often described as elusive, mysterious and “plastic” in the press. Heath Hardage Lee takes us through Pat Nixon’s life and career. And myths are busted left and right! Learn how Pat Nixon, the supposed quiet housewife, was actually a career woman, and an important reason that Richard Nixon …

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Ep 33 - The Search Begins 15:09

8d ago15:09

15:09

Mirai and Daichi begin their adventure in Japan to find her brother Junichi, and end up meeting someone more than they can handle. Find out in the season premiere of Residents of Proserpina Park! CREDITS: Residents of Proserpina is a production written and produced by Angela Yih. Directed by Angela Yih. Featuring in order the voices of Vida Shi, Ze…

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The USS Indianapolis and the Famous Shark Attack - 2024 Encore 10:22

14d ago10:22

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July 30th is the 79th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis during World War II in 1945, and the famous shark attack on its helpless crew floating in the Pacific Ocean. Captain Quint’s story about the USS Indianapolis in the movie “Jaws” is only the beginning of a gut-wrenching piece of history. There’s a lot more to the Indianapolis s…

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Presidential Primaries and Conventions: Just What is the Deal with Them? 24:40

19d ago24:40

24:40

American Presidential primaries and conventions seem excessively complicated, and maybe even outdated. Could they all just be an email, as office workers say nowadays? Fortunately, Professor Philip Nash explains all! We can't promise that we make primaries and conventions seem logical and sensible. But we do our best! Episode 558.…

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Southern Violence and White Supremacy in the Civil War Era 41:01

21d ago41:01

41:01

Professor James Hill Welborn joins us to discuss the question – how did white Southerners in the nineteenth century reconcile a Christian faith that instructed them to turn the other cheek with a pervasive code of honor that instructed them to do just the opposite—to demand satisfaction for perceived insults? He analyzes the birth of this peculiar …

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Residents of Proserpina Park Season 4 Trailer 1:34

22d ago1:34

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Residents of Proserpina Park returns for it's fourth season! Mirai in Wonderland focuses on Mirai and Daichi, as they search for the mysterious Junichi and find out the current status of Proserpina Park. Season 4 Premieres Monday Aug 5th, 2024 wherever you get your podcasts! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt…

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"May You Live in Interesting Times" - Ancient Chinese Curse? 2024 Encore 4:30

28d ago4:30

4:30

The summer of 2024 has been, um, very interesting. An assassination attempt on Donald Trump, frightening Supreme Court rulings, but also hopeful election results in the UK. We are indeed living in interesting times. But is “may you live in interesting times” actually an ancient Chinese curse, or is the history of the saying more complicated? We tak…

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The John Birch Society and Its Influence on American Politics 40:25

1M ago40:25

40:25

The 2025 Project and the rise of extreme right-wing politics in America means that it's a good time to listen to our show about one of the 20th century's most extreme right-wing groups, The John Birch Society. It has strongly influenced libertarian and Republican politics since its founding in 1958. Dr. Matthew Dallek tells us the story of the Soci…

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Felons and the Declaration of Independence 13:39

1M ago13:39

13:39

After his many felony convictions, Donald Trump’s supporters have likened him to America’s Founding Fathers. They were also felons, so the MAGA crowd says. But how true is that? We explain all in this episode, and also bust the many myths found in “The Price They Paid” email and Facebook post that’s being quoted endlessly these days. Episode 556.…

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The American Liberty Pole 37:55

1M ago37:55

37:55

Americans put up Liberty Poles to express political beliefs in the period of the Early Republic. These poles were massive, highly decorated, and highly contested. Both Federalists and Anti-Federalists used them to promote their ideas of what the new Republic should reflect in terms of “liberty.” Join us to discuss how different early American polit…

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Before Trans: Three Gender Stories from 19th Century France 37:37

2M ago37:37

37:37

Professor Rachel Mesch guides us through three compelling lives and careers in 19th-century France. The lives of French writers, Jane Dieulafoy (1850–1916), Rachilde (1860–1953), and Marc de Montifaud (1845–1912), did not conform to nineteenth-century notions of femininity. In their work, they contested conventional gender norms, and refused to be …

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Juneteenth and the End of Slavery in the US: What’s in a Date? 2024 Encore 15:39

2M ago15:39

15:39

"Juneteenth" (June 19th) is now widely regarded as marking the end of slavery in the United States. Professor Buzzkill examines the many dates related to the abolition of human enslavement in the US. And he pleads for more holidays observing this moral advance! Encore Episode!By Joe Coohill

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Loving Day: 2024 Encore 9:16

2M ago9:16

9:16

It’s June 12th! Loving Day! Loving Day is being celebrated worldwide. You might think that Loving Day is Valentine’s Day, February 14th, but it’s not, it’s today, June 12th. If you don’t know what Loving Day is, listen to the story we tell you in this brief, special episode. And go to lovingday.org to find out more! Encore episode!…

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Heather Haley: Historian for the US Navy 32:51

2M ago32:51

32:51

Heather Haley, a civilian historian for the United States Navy, enlightens us about the work of a historian outside traditional academic institutions. She works for the US Naval History and Heritage Command, doing naval history research, finding and preserving historical records related the the Navy and its ships, and writing analytical works. And …

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Coming Out Republican: a History of the Gay Right 33:22

2M ago33:22

33:22

Dr. Neil Young helps us understand how and why gay Republicans regularly faced condemnation from both the LGBTQ+ community and their own political party. They’ve been active and influential for decades, however. Gay conservatives were instrumental, for example, in ending “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and securing the legalization of same-sex marriage—but…

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The Odyssey 9:08

3M ago9:08

9:08

In this captivating episode, we delve into the epic journey of Odysseus, the legendary king of Ithaca. After the birth of his son Telemachus, Odysseus is called to serve in the Trojan War. His departure leaves his wife, Queen Penelope, torn between hope and fear. As Odysseus embarks on his perilous voyage, we witness the challenges he faces, the go…

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Realm Unveiled 0:46

3M ago0:46

0:46

Today's episode was just a miniature introduction! Every Wednesday we'll post a new episode. Our first full episode will be uploaded at 3 pm PST today. And every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday a Mini-Myth will be uploaded to YouTube shorts, TikTok, and Instagram reels.By Dragoon

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Malcolm Browne and the Self Immolation of Thích Quảng Đức 34:17

3M ago34:17

34:17

Ray Boomhower joins us to discuss how the most unlikely of war correspondents, Malcolm W. Browne, became the only Western reporter to capture Buddhist monk Thích Quảng Đức's horrific self-immolation on June 11, 1963. Thích Quảng Đức made his ultimate sacrifice to protest the perceived anti-Buddhist policies of the Catholic-dominated administration …

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Churchill’s Wartime Speeches: the Untold Story 29:06

3M ago29:06

29:06

Professor Richard Toye explains the background and context of Winston Churchill's famous World War II speeches, from how they were written, to how they were delivered, to how the public reacted. Not only is it much more complex than the legend has it, the full history provides us with a much greater understanding of World War II.…

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Similarities and Differences In Chinese Storytelling 29:09

3M ago29:09

29:09

Today we chatted with John Zhu, from the Chinese Lore Podcast as a part of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! While the stories we discuss today are not technically mythology related, they are connected through history and culture and beliefs, just like the creatures we discuss in our show :) Find the stories John talks about here: Rom…

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Was the Wild West as Wild as the Myths Say? 33:51

3M ago33:51

33:51

“The Wild West,” is one of the strongest conceptions in American history. But “where” was the west? How “wild” was it? “Who” settled it? Did settlers build the west with their hands? How many of the stories about settlers and Native Americans are myths or misconceptions? Professor Edward O’Donnell helps us explain it all, including the central role…

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The Myth of Colorblind Christians 32:21

3M ago32:21

32:21

Dr. Jesse Curtis shows us how white evangelicals in the 20th century US grew their own institutions and created an evangelical form of whiteness, infusing the politics of colorblindness with sacred fervor. They deployed a Christian brand of colorblindness to protect new investments in whiteness. While black evangelicals used the rhetoric of Christi…

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The Park Presents: Shaman, Feminist Fairytales 49:50

3M ago49:50

49:50

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences, including themes relating to refugee affairs and abortion. Listener discretion is advised. Suab, a Hmong shaman from Southeast China, finds spiritual asylum in the graces of Guanyin after being pursued by mysterious spirits. Guanyin is willing to l…

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Americans Bailing Out the French 41:23

4M ago41:23

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Donald Trump talks about Americans being "suckers" to their allies. Is Uncle Sam really "Uncle Sucker"? Did the United States really “bail the French out in two world wars,” or is it a blustering, bigoted myth? Professor Philip Nash joins us to discuss what happened in World Wars I and II, and whether the United States was “bailing out” the French …

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British Dandies: Engendering Scandal and Fashioning a Nation 36:17

4M ago36:17

36:17

Well-dressed men have played a distinctive part in the cultural and political life of Britain over several centuries. But unlike the twenty-first-century hipster, the British dandies provoked intense degrees of fascination and horror in their homeland and played an important role in British society from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. Dr.…

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Season 3 Recap Part 2 32:04

4M ago32:04

32:04

Here is the final recap, where Alina and her friends find out just what exactly is in the woods and the ultimatum of the park's fate. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Angela Yih

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Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII 48:54

4M ago48:54

48:54

Jane Marguerite Tippett discusses her new book about Edward VIII, the English king who abdicated the throne in 1936 for the woman he loved, the American socialite Wallis Simpson. She describes the complexity of his life and the almost innumerable myths about his political views, his hopes for the British monarchy, and his famous meeting with Hitler…

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Season 3 Recap Part 1 21:58

4M ago21:58

21:58

We look back to on the first half of season 3, where Alina and her friends find out there's a secret in the woods of the park. Can the mysterious Jessica help or hinder their progress in the end? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Angela Yih

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The False Cause: Fraud, Fabrication, and White Supremacy in Confederate Memory 42:20

4M ago42:20

42:20

Professor Adam Domby explains why the Lost Cause of the Confederacy is full of fraud, fabrication, and white supremacy. And he analyzes how it is expressed in statuary, memory, and commemoration in the American south in the Jim Crow era. This is a complete examination of the Lost Cause and its destructive effect on American life and culture. Encore…

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Season 2 Recap 21:58

4M ago21:58

21:58

We look back to season 2, where Alina and her friends must learn to survive the park without Sam. Will they be able to pull it off? Barely. We're also taking questions on social media! Ask us anything you'd like about the show @proserpinapark. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Hitler's Rise to Power: History and Myth 1:06:50

4M ago1:06:50

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We examine the many myths surrounding Adolf Hitler’s rise from Chancellor to the outbreak of World War II. These include: how Nazi Germany functioned; the myth of his purely tyrannical dictatorship; and the myth of an efficient, orderly dictatorship. We also explore Hitler’s genuine popularity, and explain the successes of Hitler’s diplomacy and ex…

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Season 1 Recap 16:28

4M ago16:28

16:28

We're back! And boy has it been a hot minute. Let's go back to the start with a season 1 recap of Residents of Proserpina Park. Alina finds a mythical park full of mythological creatures and yet, the most mysterious thing about the park, is the person she meets there, Sam. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https…

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The Press and Women Politicians from Victoria Woodhull to Kamala Harris 45:28

5M ago45:28

45:28

Professor Terri Finneman explains how the press has portrayed women politicians running for high office in the United States. From Victoria Woodhull in the 1870s to Kamala Harris in 2020, she enlightens us about how the media treatment of women politicians has and hasn’t changed over this long period! Encore Episode.…

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The Park Presents: The Highway Dreamscape 21:52

5M ago21:52

21:52

True Tales of the Illuminati Crowdfund - LINK HERE The Dreamscape Highway is an original project from the Hubris: A 24-Hour Podcast Project. Round 5, Team 2: Gloopin The Third Transcript here. In the endless dusk of the Dreamscape, two unlikely companions search for answers in the mind of a beefslinger. Content Warnings: Squishing, Squelching, Schl…

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The "Princess Qajar" Meme: Junk History and Conceptions of Beauty 22:56

5M ago22:56

22:56

Dr. Victoria Martinez joins to debunk and explain Junk history is embodied a viral meme that portrays a nineteenth-century Persian princess with facial hair, alongside the claim that 13 men killed themselves over their unrequited love for her. While it fails miserably at historical accuracy, the meme succeeds at demonstrating how easily viral click…

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Irish America: Race and Politics 40:17

5M ago40:17

40:17

Professor Mary Burke destroys the myths and caricatures of Irish Americans as a monolithic cultural, racial, and political group. Figures from the Scots-Irish Andrew Jackson to the Caribbean-Irish Rihanna, as well as literature, film, caricature, and beauty discourse, convey how the Irish racially transformed multiple times: in the slave-holding Ca…

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Who Said "Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History"? 4:12

5M ago4:12

4:12

Lots of people are credited with coining the great phrase, “well-behaved women rarely make history.” These include Marilyn Monroe, Gloria Steinem, Eleanor Roosevelt, Anne Boleyn, and many more. Given time, any powerful woman with self-respect, backbone, and verve will get credit for this phrase and sentiment. Listen and learn who said it first.…

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Green Book Sites: Local History and Architecture 46:40

5M ago46:40

46:40

We've already learned about the importance of "The Negro Motorist Green Book" from our previous show. Here, historians Catherine Zipf and Susan Hellman discuss their project on the architecture of the sites found in the Green Book and what various efforts are being made to locate more Green Book sites and preserve them. Perhaps the best show we've …

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Traveling While Black: The Green Book Guides to African-American Motoring - Encore! 39:22

6M ago39:22

39:22

20th-century automobile travel was supposed to represent freedom, but what else did it represent? Professor Cotten Seiler from Dickinson College joins us to discuss the difficulties and hazards of traveling in the United States faced by African-American motorists in the 20th Century, especially during the height of segregation and Jim Crow. Specifi…

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Henry Kissinger Part 2: Perpetual Power? 1:01:19

6M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Professor Philip Nash joins us for Part 2 of our examination of the life and loves of Henry Kissinger, perhaps the most influential American foreign policy figure of the later Cold War. This episode discusses his time in power in the Nixon administration, his carefully crafted public image, and his continuing power after he left office. We puzzle o…

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Henry Kissinger Part 1: Meteoric Rise 49:04

6M ago49:04

49:04

Professor Philip Nash joins us for Part 1 of our examination of the life and loves of Henry Kissinger, perhaps the most influential American foreign policy figure of the later Cold War. We look at his origins, his education, his move into governing circles, and his meteoric rise to power in the 1970s. An amazing story that takes us from his escape …

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Ben Franklin, "A Republic, if You Can Keep It" - Quote or No Quote? Encore 13:56

7M ago13:56

13:56

At the end of this month of asking "what is America," we give you a show on this famous Ben Franklin quote. Franklin supposedly said this after the Founding Fathers had agreed on the broad nature of the new U.S. government in 1787. But is the quote genuine? We explain it all, and the wider context of Franklin’s political and social world. Encore ep…

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Lies of the Land: Rural America in History and Myth 40:56

7M ago40:56

40:56

Professor Steven Conn shows us that rural America—so often characterized as in crisis or in danger of being left behind—has actually been at the center of modern American history, shaped by the same forces as everywhere else in the country: militarization, industrialization, corporatization, and suburbanization. He invites us to dispense with the l…

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America a Continental History 30:11

7M ago30:11

30:11

“Forging America” speaks to both the complexities of historical experience and the meanings of the past for our present-day lives. Warning against the assumption of preordained outcomes, Pulitzer-Prize-winning historian Steve Hahn focuses the reader's attention on those moments when historical change occurs. He weaves a history that is continental …

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The Unknown Martin Luther King: 2024 MLK Encore! 40:17

7M ago40:17

40:17

Martin Luther King did so much more for American society, and wanted so much more from the US government and US elite than most people realize. Popular history has airbrushed out far too much about his life and work. Professor Phil Nash reminds us of the importance of King’s work, especially during the forgotten period between his 1963 “I Have a Dr…

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America's Origin Stories and Myths 49:47

7M ago49:47

49:47

Dr. Brian Regal joins us to discuss some of the stories and myths about who “discovered” America, and what the continued popularity of those myths tell us about American culture. From Irish saints to marauding Vikings to Chinese admirals to African explorers, people from almost every culture on earth have been credited with discovering America. Lis…

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America: What's in a Name? 12:50

8M ago12:50

12:50

The Professor starts off his January 2024 "What is America" series of shows with a short episode that looks at the naming of "America" and the naming of the "United States of America." Was America named after Amerigo Vespucci, as we were all taught in school? Why was it named after him? And when did Americans first start to refer to the "United Sta…

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New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 3:56

8M ago3:56

3:56

How did New Year’s Day end up in the middle of winter in the northern hemisphere (and the middle of summer in the southern hemisphere)? Wouldn’t a day in spring be more fitting? Find out how people celebrated New Year's in past centuries and why things turned out the way they did. Encore Episode.By Joe Coohill

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Auld Lang Syne: an Appreciation 15:30

8M ago15:30

15:30

Should old acquaintance be forgot? What? Should we forget old friends? Should we sing about remembering them. What does Auld Lang Syne actually mean? Why do we sing it every New Year’s Eve? Join the Professor as he waxes lyrical and sentimentally about Auld Lang Syne, Scotland, and good auld Robert Burns!…

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