How a Flower Destroyed China’s Greatest Empire | The Opium War Story That Changed the World

For centuries, China was the richest and most powerful empire on Earth. Foreign kings begged to trade with it. Silver flowed endlessly into its ports. But everything changed because of one flowering plant. This emotional, sleepy historical story tells the shocking true tale of how opium slowly destroyed China’s greatest empire from within. Through vivid scenes, human suffering, and quiet collapse, you’ll experience how addiction, greed, and foreign pressure turned the Middle Kingdom into a broken nation. Perfect for late-night listening, deep reflection, and history lovers who enjoy calm, immersive storytelling. Let this story guide you into sleep while uncovering one of the darkest chapters in world history.