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The History of Taiwan

Formosa Files: The History of Taiwan

The history of Taiwan (1600 C.E. - 2000) told through interesting stories in a non-chronological order. John Ross is an author and publisher of works on Taiwan and China, while Eryk Michael Smith has ... Read more

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S2-E20 - Mr. and Mrs. Giles

S2-E20 - Mr. and Mrs. Giles

Why is "Kaohsiung" spelled so strangely? Shouldn't it be closer to "Gao-Shung"? (Or we could just use Hanyu Pinyin, "Gāo... Read more

14 Jul 2022

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S2-E19 - Golf in Taiwan: A Surprisingly Long History

S2-E19 - Golf in Taiwan: A Surprisingly Long History

Some might think golf came with U.S. troops after WWII, but the origins of this sport in Taiwan actually go much further... Read more

7 Jul 2022

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Teresa Teng (Deng Lijun 鄧麗君) was arguably Asia's first pop superstar, a singer from Taiwan who won hearts across the con... Read more

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S2-E17 - The Brief and Often Forgotten Kingdom of Dongning 東寧王國

S2-E17 - The Brief and Often Forgotten Kingdom of Dongning 東寧王國

Koxinga's eldest son, Zheng Jing, -- the ruler of the short-lived Kingdom of Dongning (1661-1683) -- almost lost his hea... Read more

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S2-E16 - Ang Lee in the Spotlight: His Story from Pingtung to Hollywood

S2-E16 - Ang Lee in the Spotlight: His Story from Pingtung to Hollywood

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S2-E-15 - "123 Freedom Day" Taiwan's Shadowy Involvement in the Korean War - Part Two

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S2-E14 - Taiwan's Shadowy Involvement in the Korean War - Part One

S2-E14 - Taiwan's Shadowy Involvement in the Korean War - Part One

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S2-E13 - A Cruise on an Opium Clipper to Takao (Kaohsiung)

S2-E13 - A Cruise on an Opium Clipper to Takao (Kaohsiung)

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S2-E12 - "The National Game" -- Taiwan Falls in and out of Love with Baseball

S2-E12 - "The National Game" -- Taiwan Falls in and out of Love with Baseball

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A Formosa Files INTERVIEW: ICRT General Manager Tim Berge

A Formosa Files INTERVIEW: ICRT General Manager Tim Berge

Taiwan's only English radio station, International Community Radio Taipei (ICRT) has been a part of millions of Taiwanes... Read more

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