Zhang Qian
5 Podcast Episodes
Ep. 11 | Zhang Qian & the origins of the Silk Road | 张骞于丝绸之路
Ep. 11 | Zhang Qian & the origins of the Silk Road | 张骞于丝绸之路
In the year 138BCE, a young man from China embarked on a 13 year, 4000km (2500 mile) journey to create one of the most i... Read more
12 Apr 2022
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23mins
[The World of Chinese] Rediscovering Zhang Qian
[The World of Chinese] Rediscovering Zhang Qian
How a low-ranking Han dynasty courtier came to be known as the founder of the Silk Road.Read the article by Savannah Bil... Read more
17 Aug 2021
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10mins
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Zhang Qian -- founder of the Silk Road
Zhang Qian -- founder of the Silk Road
Diplomat Zhang Qian of the Han Dynasty never expected that his failed diplomatic mission would open the most important t... Read more
19 Apr 2021
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7mins
Episode 2.6 - Zhang Qian
Episode 2.6 - Zhang Qian
Zhang Qian was sent by the Han Chinese emperor to enlist the help of a distant nation in war against a common enemy. Zha... Read more
29 Mar 2017
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Ep. 47 | Adventurer Zhang Qian
Ep. 47 | Adventurer Zhang Qian
In this episode we look at the life of one of the bravest and greatest adventurers of ancient times. Zhang Qian was sele... Read more
22 Jun 2011
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31mins
