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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2023 · 1H 29M

The Great Wall of China

from A Popular History of Unpopular Things · host Kelli Beard / Anna Close / Paul Cipparone

Kelli, along with Anna and Paul of the Engineering History Podcast, do another joint episode on the Great Wall of China! Join us as we tackle how and why the Great Wall was built, starting with the Qin Dynasty and then tracing it through the Ming Dynasty. While Kelli muses on the legitimacy of dead bodies in the walls, Anna explores the engineering of sticky rice and Paul enthuses about the Mongols and the reasons for wall building in the first place.Intro music: Nedric MusicFind him on all streaming services and YouTube, and check out his debut EP, Yello Kake!Want to start your own podcast?Click this link to get set up with Buzzsprout and you'll get a $20 credit to sign up! Support the showIntro and Outro music credit: Nedric | Yello KakeFollow me on Instagram! @beardhistoryIf you want to support the show, donate to the cause at Buy Me a Coffee

Kelli, along with Anna and Paul of the Engineering History Podcast, do another joint episode on the Great Wall of China! Join us as we tackle how and why the Great Wall was built, starting with the Qin Dynasty and then tracing it through the Ming Dynasty. While Kelli muses on the legitimacy of dead bodies in the walls, Anna explores the engineering of sticky rice and Paul enthuses about the Mongols and the reasons for wall building in the first place. Intro music: Nedric Music Find him on al...

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