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Chien-Shiung Wu: The First Lady of Physics
Today, we are going to talk about a legendary Chinese-American scientist who devoted her life to the study of nuclear and particle physics and made s…
3 years, 3 months ago
Dunhuang Grottoes: Multicultural Oasis on the Silk Road
Today, we’ll talk about the mysterious beginnings of the famed Mogao Grottoes of Dunhuang, their unique place in Chinese history, and how an internat…
3 years, 3 months ago
Robert van Gulik: The Dutch Mandarin
Today, we are going to tell the fascinating story of Robert van Gulik, a Dutch diplomat and sinologist whose writings during the mid-20th century off…
3 years, 3 months ago
The Story of the Tomb of Southern Yue King
Today, we’ll introduce you to the 2,000-year-old tomb of Zhao Mo, second ruler of the Southern Yue State, that has been turned into a wildly popular …
3 years, 3 months ago
Yang Jiang: The Story of a Literary Legend
Today, we are going to tell the story of Yang Jiang, a renowned lady who is remembered by Chinese readers for her translations and witty memoirs that…
3 years, 4 months ago
Jiahu Bone Flute: Echoes of Prehistoric Civilization
Today, we are going to talk about a museum to be opened on May 18, which is International Museum Day, and we’re going to shine a spotlight on part of…
3 years, 4 months ago
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…
3 years, 4 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…
3 years, 4 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…
3 years, 5 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…
3 years, 5 months ago