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The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom - The Ultimate Exam Anxiety
The Taiping Rebellion was the deadliest civil war in human history, and it all started because one guy got extreme exam anxiety.
In this episode, we take the recording setup outside, and track the chaotic rise and fall of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in 19th century China. We cover:
The Ultimate Breakdown: How Hong Xiuquan failed his civil service exams, had a fever dream, and decided he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ.
The Stressed Restaurant Manager: Why the ruling Qing Dynasty was already dealing with famines and foreign wars when the rebellion kicked off, making them look like a…
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