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Along the River During the Qingming Festival: Stand the Test of Time
Today, we’ll talk about a timeless Chinese painting that vividly portrays the dynamic scenes of urban life during the Song Dynasty, making it a cheri…
2 years, 2 months ago
Du Fu: The Wandering Poet Sage
Today, we’ll introduce arguably the greatest-ever Chinese poet, who lived more than 1,000 years ago and is survived by over 1,400 poems, which in its…
2 years, 2 months ago
Torrent of Genius: The Story of Guo Shoujing, the Greatest Hydraulic Engineer
Today, we’ll delve into the life of a prominent hydraulic engineer during the Yuan Dynasty, who over 700 years ago played a pivotal role in Beijing’s…
2 years, 2 months ago
Dazu Rock Carvings: The Last Monument of Chinese Rock Art
Today, we’ll talk about a UNESCO World Heritage Site developed from the 9th through the 13th centuries in Chongqing. Famed for its unique rock carvin…
2 years, 2 months ago
Joint Archaeology: Uncovering the Silk Road’s Lost Civilization
Today, we’ll talk about how Chinese archaeologists, along with their Central Asian counterparts, are exploring the Silk Road to unlock some of the gr…
2 years, 2 months ago
Flying Tigers Veterans: Heights of Friendship
Today, we delve into the poignant visit to China by WWII veterans and relatives of the renowned Flying Tigers. This gathering serves as a heartfelt c…
2 years, 3 months ago
Chinese Students in the US: an Unaccomplished Mission
Today, we will explore the commencement of the first group of Chinese students who embarked on their studies in the United States about 150 years ago…
2 years, 3 months ago
Pu’er Tea Forests: Into the Deep Green
Today, we’ll talk about the Pu’er tea forests of Jingmai Mountain in Yunnan Province that have now become the latest UNESCO heritage site in China. L…
2 years, 3 months ago
Grand Canal: Changing the Course of History
In our last podcast, we talked about China’s 1400-year-old inland waterway called the Grand Canal. Today, we’re going to further explore how changes …
2 years, 3 months ago
Dragon Boats on Grand Canal: The Rule of Water
In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’re going to discuss how an inland waterway was the key to toppling one strong dynasty…
2 years, 4 months ago