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Midnight Caravan On The Silk Road | 丝路夜谭

Podkast av Margo Polo

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Embark on a storytelling adventure into ancient China with us! Drawn from actual Chinese texts, some dating back 3000 years, discover the enduring power of these captivating narratives. You don't need any Chinese culture background to join, and you'll walk away with unique insights into the most fundamental underlying Chinese thinking, invaluable whether you're interested in world cultures, doing business in China, or want to make better sense of international relations & politics.

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Dawn of China (2): A Comparison: Zhou's Family Tree vs Europe's Feudal Pyramid

How do you seize power from a dynasty claiming a direct line to God? And how do you then convince everyone your rule is the legitimate one? What if "divine right" wasn't permanent, but a job Heaven could fire you from? Join Margo Polo and Master Liu Xiang on the Midnight Caravan as they unravel the secrets of China's long-lasting Zhou Dynasty. Discover the ingenious "Mandate of Heaven(天命)" – the political masterstroke legitimizing their reign by dissolving religion into an ethical construct. Then, dive deep into the intricate Fengjian(封建)system: how did the Zhou King manage a realm three times larger than before, relying on a network of family members and a revolutionary new way to delegate power? Unpack the fascinating Lineage Law(宗法)– a system where your "seat of power" and even your noble status depended on your birth order and family ties. How did this "family tree model" of governance shape society, and how did it compare to the contract-based feudalism of medieval Europe? We explore how these ancient systems, attributed to the legendary Duke of Zhou(周公旦), laid the groundwork for key aspects of Chinese culture, including hierarchy and collectivism. Get ready for a journey into a world where power, family, and philosophy intertwined to create a dynasty that lasted 800 years!

15. mai 2025 - 40 min
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