The History of China, hosted by Chris Stewart, is a long-running narrative history show tracing roughly 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, from ancient dynasties through the Ming and Qing. It has 403 episodes, released about every 13 days, with a median length of around 37 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Long-running, deeply loyal history audience with a rare 4.6 Apple rating
- 403 episodes with consistent history coverage since 2013 builds a dedicated back catalog audience.
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,110 ratings averaging 4.6 stars, a strong engagement signal.
- Median episodes of about 37 minutes suit mid-roll host-read placements for a focused campaign.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, special episodes
- Tone
- scholarly, engaging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description links only to the show website, with no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles reference wars, massacres and the Tiananmen Square massacre in historical context, with no explicit flag; the feed is marked non-explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thehistoryofchina.wordpress.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id741606139 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/thehistoryofchina |
Benchmark score: 77 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #349 - Taiping 24: The Bouncer | 2026-10-14 | 42 min |
| #348 - Arrow War 2: Ashes of Perfect Brightness | 2026-10-14 | 38 min |
| #350 - Taiping 25: Rings Within Rings | 2026-10-12 | 46 min |
| #241 - Ming 28: Wokou! Wokou! A Pirate's Life For Me! | 2022-09-25 | 39 min |
| Special - Mid-Autumn: Fly Me to the Moon | 2022-09-10 | 13 min |
| #240 - Ming 27: The Solecism of Power | 2022-09-09 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 13 days.
A journey through the 5000 years of history documented by one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations. For all the episodes for free, as well as additional content, please subscribe and/or visit http://thehistoryofchina.wordpress.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About The History of China
The History of China is a narrative history podcast hosted by Chris Stewart, according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode follows China's history across roughly 5,000 years, moving through dynasties and turning points in long, structured installments. The show has 403 episodes, released about every 13 days, with a median episode length of around 37 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 1,110 ratings averaging 4.6 stars, a sign of a committed listener base. Estimated audience figures, which are not published by the show, suggest roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely skewing toward adults interested in world history, mostly based in English-speaking countries. No sponsors appear in the feed.
Brands in books, education, travel or documentary streaming may find the show a good fit for host-read mid-roll placements. Estimated rates run from about $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The History of China can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The History of China
How much does The History of China charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625. These are estimates and not published rates, so confirm terms with the show directly.
What is The History of China about?
The History of China is a narrative history podcast by Chris Stewart covering roughly 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, from ancient dynasties through the Ming and Qing, in episodes of around 37 minutes.
How do I contact The History of China about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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