Formosa Files Podcast Episodes
The Formosa Files cover the early history of Taiwan (1600 C.E. - 2000) through engaging stories presented by seasoned hosts John Ross and Eryk Michael Smith, who bring their extensive experience living on the island.
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Sept. 11, 2021
S1-E2 - Koxinga VS. The Dutch - Round One
Pirate Warlord Koxinga's successful invasion of Taiwan changed everything. Here's part one of the tale of an epic, nine-month struggle with the Dutch in Anping, modern-day Tainan.
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Sept. 6, 2021
S1-E1 - The White Formosan
How could a 'very white' European man get away with showing up in London in 1703 and claiming to be from Formosa? In this first episode of FORMOSA FILES, we look at this fascinating story of a French con-man, and the bigger picture of what the West knew about Formosa/Taiwan roughly three to four centuries ago.