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

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

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

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

31mins

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