162. The Oregon Trail & the Gold Rush

162. The Oregon Trail & the Gold Rush

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345. Chairman Mao: The Cultural Revolution (Ep 6)

What were Mao’s motivations for launching The Cultural Revolution? Who were the Red Guards, and why did Mao indoctrinate teenagers? How did Mao die, and who came next? Anita and William are joined once again by Rana Mitter, author of A Bitter Revolution: China’s Struggle with the ...  Afficher plus

344. Chairman Mao: The Great Leap Forward (Ep 5)

Why did Mao declare war on sparrows as part of The Great Leap Forward? What caused China to attack India in 1962? How did Mao use a swimming pool to embarrass Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev? Anita and William are joined once again by Rana Mitter, author of A Bitter Revolution: C ...  Afficher plus

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