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Liulihe Excavations: Tracing the Birthplace of the Yan State
In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’ll talk about the archaeological discoveries at the Liulihe site, which have unveiled the origins of the Western Zhou Yan capital, reve…
Published on 8 hours ago
Four-Ram Square Zun: Masterpiece of Ancient Chinese Bronze Art
Today, we’ll continue to talk about the Four-Ram Square Zun from the Shang Dynasty, which stands as a masterpiece of ancient Chinese bronze art, showcasing unparalleled craftsmanship and embodying pr…
Published on 1 week ago
Four-Ram Square Zun: War, Destruction, and Renewal
In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’ll talk about the Four-Ram Square Zun, a masterpiece of Shang Dynasty bronze art, which has endured centuries of turmoil and restoratio…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Potala Palace: Where History, Religion, and Architecture Converge
Today, we’ll talk about the Potala Palace, a 1,300-year-old architectural and cultural marvel that has served as the spiritual and political heart of Tibetan Buddhism, housing sacred relics, murals, …
Published on 3 weeks ago
Tibetan Carpet: Weaving A New Story
On today’s podcast, we’re going to talk about how modern technology and designs, in conjunction with social media, are injecting new energy into the art of traditional Tibetan carpet weaving in order…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Tibetan Opera: The Masked Singers
On today’s podcast, we’ll talk about the ancient art of Tibetan Opera, which had been dwindling but is now reaching new stages of development thanks to greater support from the government as well as …
Published on 1 month ago
Past Forward: Heritage Meets Innovation
On today’s podcast, we’re going to talk about ways in which Lhasa’s historical architecture – from its historic temples to some industrial relics – is being carefully repurposed into modern cultural …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Guan Yu: The Immortal Legend of Loyalty and Righteousness
Today, we’ll talk about Guan Yu, the legendary general whose unwavering loyalty, courage, and righteousness transformed him from a historical figure into an enduring cultural and spiritual icon deepl…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Climate Special 20: Steady States (II)
Today, we continue our series on Sino-US climate cooperation with the second half of our story covering the importance of subnational cooperation between China and various states in the US as a way t…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Climate Special 19: Steady States (I)
Continuing our series on combating climate change, today we’ll present the first half of our story on how climate cooperation between China and the US at the subnational level may prove even more imp…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago