{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/c3b15c03-91fd-4759-a510-22929c8e3a5a/0a679c87-7229-404b-8608-cc4af97aee34?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"91. Pickled or Pulverized?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611a64ef06c05ec09bf4066a/1731175079538-2859e116-1f9f-4d27-9041-c5046e369e90.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Assassins reincarnated as boars, a duke who fakes his own death, and a royal love affair with his sister—just an average day in 680s BC China!</p><p><br></p><p>Duke Huan nearly made Guan Zhong his next jarred delicacy, but fate had other plans. Tune in to hear how this assassin-turned-advisor helped forge the Hegemon and one of the most powerful reigns of ancient China—vinegar-free.</p><p><br></p><p>As if that's not enough we give you ‘Wicked Wicked Manasseh,’ the 12-year-old king who’s as sweet as a pile of candy. Not so wicked, but definitely memorable.</p><p><br></p><p>Definitely check this one out … you won't be sorry!</p><p><br></p><p>This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.</p><p><br></p><p>If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory</p><p><br></p><p>Contact information:</p><p>E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.com</p><p>http://facebook.com/fanofhistory</p><p>https://twitter.com/danhorning</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/</p><p><br></p><p>Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.</p><p><br></p><p>Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at&nbsp;<a href=\"http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020</a></p>","author_name":"Dan Hörning & Bernie Maopolski"}