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TAIWAN HISTORY - Formosa Files Episodes

May 12, 2022

S2-E11 - Taiwan's Nearest Neighbors - the 1,000+ Kilometer-Long Ryuky…

Taiwan lies at the heart of what's called the "first island chain," a boring name for a long line of amazing islands that stretches from Borneo to Russia’s Kuril Islands. The main island of Taiwan's closest neighbor is Yonaguni Island, …

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April 7, 2022

S2-E5 - Tragedy on Taiwan's Majestic Mountains

Two-thirds of this island is mountainous, and climbing the mountains -- or even just driving across them -- is an awesome experience. But, woe be to those that are unprepared... or, sadly, just unlucky. With many peaks over 3,000 meters, …

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Feb. 24, 2022

Bonus Mini-Episode: Eryk Calls John for a Chat About Taiwan's Indigen…

When did people first get to Taiwan? Was there a land bridge? Plus... a few interesting legends. A short phone call that's a fun intro to Taiwan’s prehistory.

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Dec. 30, 2021

S1-E22 - The Cruel Sea

Despite the failed attempt to create a myth of a Pacific Ocean "Bermuda Triangle" near Taiwan, the seas around this island are indeed cruel... ships sometimes disappear without a trace. It's little wonder the majority of temples here are devoted …

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