The Han Dynasty's Iron Industry and the State That Forged an Empire

In this episode of The Han Dynasty: China's First Golden Age, Lucas and Luna explore the iron industry that powered Han expansion. They discuss the state monopoly on iron and salt under Emperor Wu, the blast furnace technology that gave Han a military edge, and the archaeological evidence from sites like Tieshenggou and Henan. The conversation touches on the iron plow's role in agriculture, the Discourses on Salt and Iron debate, and the social impact of government-controlled production. Listeners will learn about the pivotal figure Sang Hongyang, the use of coal in smelting, and how iron tools reshaped daily life in Han China.

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