Ep. 250 | The History of Xinjiang (Part 7)
In this arguable milestone episode, we finally get around to the Uyghurs, discuss their ancient history and examine how they rose from one of several tribes in a Turkic confederation to their own Khaganate.
Ep. 249 | The History of Xinjiang (Part 6)
In this episode, we’ll try and sort out the major events and players who made up this high point in the Silk Road trade. The history in Xinjiang was dominated by Tang China, various Turkic tribes, and a very powerful and warlike Tibetan Empire.
Ep. 248 | The History of Xinjiang (Part 5)
In this Part 5 episode, the plot thickens and Xinjiang is getting a facelift. In a few hundred years you will hardly recognize it.
Ep. 247 | The History of Xinjiang (Part 4)
In this episode, we bid farewell to the Han Dynasty and hello to a long period of a disunited China. We also take a quick look at a few of the kingdoms of the southern Tarim Basin as well as Turpan.
Ep. 246 | The History of Xinjiang (Part 3)
More Han Dynasty for you in this Part 3 episode with a special focus on Ban Chao et fils. Back in those Han Dynasty days, Xinjiang was still considered very far away and not so easy to hold onto.
Ep. 245 | The History of Xinjiang (Part 2)
In this Part 2 episode, we leave pre-history behind and look at Xinjiang’s importance during the Qin and Han dynasties.
Ep. 244 | The History of Xinjiang (Part 1)
In this CHP episode, we start a new multi-episode series that looks at the history of the land known today as Xinjiang. This series will cover about 4000 years of history starting in this episode with the Tarim Mummies.