Introducing: History Daily

Introducing: History Daily

Author: Laszlo Montgomery March 1, 2025 Duration: 33:39

Calling all fans of podcast great, Lindsay Graham! Here's a sampling of the very popular podcast, History Daily.

On History Daily, they do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened 'on this day' in history.

Whether it's to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day "that will live in infamy," or to celebrate that 20th day in July 1969, when humankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time.

So if you're stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic.

A co-production from award-winning podcasters Airship and Noiser.

LINKS to HISTORY DAILY

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/31PSVhUGECv1bdBfPSv3Nf?si=6ed7018e08084034

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-daily/id1591095413

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For more than a decade, Laszlo Montgomery has been guiding audiences through the vast and intricate tapestry of Chinese civilization on The China History Podcast. This isn't a dry recitation of dates and dynasties, but a deeply researched exploration of the people, ideas, and events that have shaped one of the world's oldest continuous cultures. Each episode feels like a focused conversation, unpacking a specific theme, figure, or era with a clarity that makes complex history accessible. You'll find episodes delving into the philosophical foundations laid by Confucius and Laozi, the machinations of imperial courts, the transformative impact of the Silk Road, and the profound changes of the modern age. With a catalog surpassing 350 episodes, the journey spans from deepest antiquity to contemporary times, offering a comprehensive resource for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts. Laszlo's steady narration and careful curation build connections across centuries, revealing how the past continuously informs the present. Tuning into this podcast is an ongoing education, revealing the incredible depth and diversity of Chinese history, society, and culture, one story at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The China History Podcast
Podcast Episodes
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 6) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:24
This time around we will explore the other major Ru philosophers who established rival schools of thought, including Mozi 墨子. Then we'll explore the early life of Mengzi 孟子 (a.k.a. Mencius) and what he meant to Confucian…
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 5) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:51
This time we move beyond Confucius to look at some of the other schools of thought that contended with each other during the Spring and Autumn Period of the Zhou Dynasty. This included the School of Names and the Sophist…
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 4) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:55
The story of Confucius and what he taught continues with an introduction to his disciples. We also look at Confucian core beliefs as well as selected quotes from the Analects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…
S9E03 | Please allow me to introduce myself [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:16
Sima Qian strikes again. This time around we look at the well-known saying, Máo Suì Zì Jiàn 毛遂自荐. I tend to favor those 成语's from the Warring States Period. This one concerns the particularly volatile time in the Warring…
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 3) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:35
In this episode, we'll take a look at the early life of Confucius and his service to the State of Lu. We'll also look at a few stories from his life, including the legend of when Confucius met Laozi. The Great Sage's ref…
S9E02 | R-E-S-P-E-C-T [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:39
This week's Chinese Saying is another good and respectable one that comes to us compliments of the Book of Song. It concerns the Northern Song official and literatus Yang Shi. His two main teachers were the famous Cheng…
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:39
This time we will look at some pre-Confucian philosophy during the Zhou Dynasty. Philosophers such as the little-known Yuzi 鬻子 will be introduced. Then we will look at Guan Zhong 管仲 and the concept of the Chinese Gentlem…
Laszlo Chats with Kaiser Kuo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:57
Just in time for Kaiser's birthday today, March 7th, here's a recording of a chat we had a couple of days ago. Nothing too heavy. Laszlo invited Kaiser on to the CHP for a friendly, light-hearted, and respectful conversa…
The History of Chinese Philosophy (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:04
Back in 2017, I produced a nine-part series on the history of Chinese philosophy. These were once episodes CHP-184 to 192. In 2021, I removed this series from the CHP lineup of shows and published it as an online course.…
S9E01 | The Truth Always Gets Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:29
For the Season 9 opener, we bring you a good one that takes place in the early years of the Southern Song Dynasty. Qin Hui, the reviled chancellor of Emperor Gaozong is back again, starring in another Chinese Saying, ins…