In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Han Dynasty's iron industry — the mines, the foundries, the state monopolies, and the everyday objects forged from Han iron. They trace how iron production exploded under Emperor Wu, how the government took control of the trade, and how the Han iron industry changed warfare, agriculture, and daily life. Discover the archaeological evidence of massive Han foundries, the debates over state control that echoed through the Salt and Iron Council, and the surprising role of iron in the fall of the dynasty. From the blast furnaces of Henan to the iron armor of Han soldiers, this episode reveals the metal that held the Han world together.
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