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Indigenous People Of Taiwan Episodes

Guns in the Mountains: Taiwan’s Indigenous Firepower – S6-E8
April 29, 2026

Guns in the Mountains: Taiwan’s Indigenous Firepower – S6-E8

We head into the mountains to tell the story of the deep relationship between Taiwan’s Indigenous communities and firearms. The warriors’ incredible skill and ingenuity with guns enabled them to hold off Qing dynasty forces, Western punitive expeditions, and even the modern Japanese army well into …

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The Taiwan "Tugou," or Mountain Dog – Snack 01
March 4, 2026

The Taiwan "Tugou," or Mountain Dog – Snack 01

Their lineage is ancient. They are loyal, smart, and great hunting companions. But Taiwan’s native dog almost went extinct, and today it’s hard to say how many “pure breeds” are left, if any. These medium-sized dogs, with pointy ears and a love for running, were not long ago the underdogs. But they…

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S5-E7- First “Bits and Pieces” Episode of Season 5
March 27, 2025

S5-E7- First “Bits and Pieces” Episode of Season 5

If we left in all the material we discover when researching topics, our episodes would be many hours long, so we try to force ourselves not to go down too many rabbit holes. But it’s a problem: we find so many “goodies” that are too good not to share! Our solution: a “Bits and Pieces” episode every…

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