Ep. 60 | The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors

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Ep. 60 | The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors

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Oct 7, 2011

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Before we head back to modern times, we look at the mythological beginnings of the Chinese people and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. This period preceded China’s legendary Xia Dynasty and the beginnings of Chinese recorded history in the Shang.

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Oct 7, 2011

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