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The Han Dynasty: China's First Golden Age — Fexingo History
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Emperor Wu of Han: The Warrior Emperor Who Remade China

5 min•7 juli 2026

This episode takes a fresh look at Emperor Wu of Han (Han Wudi), the martial emperor who expanded China's borders, centralized power, and left a complicated legacy. We explore his early reign, his reliance on legalist advisors, his brutal campaigns against the Xiongnu, and the cost of his ambition on the Han treasury and common people. We also discuss his obsession with immortality, his persecution of witches, and how his policies set the stage for the later salt and iron debates. Join Lucas and Luna as they untangle the contradictions of a ruler who both strengthened and strained the Han Dynasty.

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