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Episode 37: The Mandate of Heaven
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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Jan 1, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
We start to explore the relationship between the heavens and the Earth in Ancient China, along with the role of astronomers. One of the most important concepts in Chinese political thought to emerge from this was the Mandate of Heaven. Finally, we look at the oldest record of Chinese astronomy, the story of the astronomers Xi and Ho.
Released:
Jan 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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