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Interesting Chimes: The Story of the Zenghouyi Bells
Today, we are going to talk about a set of chimes from more than 2,400 years ago that reveal the musical theory of ancient China and, in doing so, ha…
2 years, 11 months ago
Lu Yu: The Story of the Tea Sage
Today, we are going to talk about how a little orphan boy who lived during the Tang Dynasty rose to become the most renown tea master in Chinese hist…
2 years, 11 months ago
Sword of Goujian: The Weapon that Defies Time
Today, we’re going to talk about a remarkable bronze sword that not only echoes the history of China with its story of political turmoil but also spe…
2 years, 11 months ago
Zhan Tianyou: From Qing’s Fortunate Son to Father of China’s Railroad
Today, we’ll introduce you to the “father of China’s railroad”, Zhan Tianyou, who was chief designer of the first railway designed and built exclusiv…
2 years, 11 months ago
Dean Lung: Founder of Chinese Studies at Columbia University
Today, we will continue to talk about Dean Lung, the 19th-century Chinese immigrant who donated his life savings to establish Columbia University’s w…
3 years ago
Dean Lung: The Legend of a Chinese Valet
In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we are going to talk about a legendary Chinese immigrant to the west coast of the US in …
3 years ago
Changxin Palace Lamp: The First Lamp of China
Today, we’re going to talk about the dazzling beauty and complicated story behind a Han Dynasty bronzeware from more than 2,000 years ago that was pr…
3 years ago
Jade Burial Suits: Dreams for Eternity
Everyone knows “You can’t take it with you,” but that doesn’t keep some people from trying as we’ll learn in today’s podcast that talks about insanel…
3 years ago
Diaoyucheng: The Siege that Stalled an Empire
Today we are going to talk about a fortress in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. With an area of just two and a half square kilometers, it ma…
3 years, 1 month ago
Yue Fei: The Revived Historical Hero
Today, we’re going to talk about the latest blockbuster that debuted during the traditional Spring Festival holiday, which has evoked interest in and…
3 years, 1 month ago