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Liangzhu Jade: Dawn of Civilization
More than 100 priceless relics were displayed at the exhibition “The Making of Zhongguo – Origins, Developments and Achievements of Chinese Civilizat…
4 years, 1 month ago
Tea Trade: A Thief’s Fortune
Demand for trade gave rise to the great geographical exploration and the first wave of globalization. However, disputes and conflicts in cross-border…
4 years, 1 month ago
The Ten-Thousand-Mile Tea Road: A Brewing Trade War
Today we continue to discuss the Ten-Thousand-Mile Tea Road by looking at the competition between Russian and British tea merchants as they vied for …
4 years, 1 month ago
The Ten-Thousand-Mile Tea Road: Taking a Leaf from the History Books
It was a humble leaf that helped connect the Eurasian continent and opened the door to commercial trade and cultural exchanges between civilizations.…
4 years, 1 month ago
Soul Searchers: the Legend of An Ancient Vase
Season 1 Episode 65
Less glamorous than jade, gold or silver ware, pottery gets less attention at museum exhibitions. Archaeologists, however, argue that pottery is the …
4 years, 2 months ago
Ancient Bronzeware: In the Name of China
Season 1 Episode 64
Today we discuss how the Chinese characters for “China”, Zhongguo, literally meaning Middle Kingdom, appears for the first time more than 3,000 years…
4 years, 2 months ago
Eggshell Pottery: Turning Dust into Glory
Season 1 Episode 63
Polished black pottery is the trademark pottery ware of the Longshan culture, which differs from the previous colored pottery of the Neolithic Yangsh…
4 years, 3 months ago
Frozen in Time: Ancient Winter Games
Season 1 Episode 62
From ancient hunters hitting the slopes to skating soldiers and alcohol-fueled sledding sessions, China’s north has hosted centuries of snow and ice …
4 years, 5 months ago
Cash or Crash: Inflation in Ancient China
Season 1 Episode 61
Today we discuss how unfettered imperial seigniorage broke economies and even dynasties in ancient China
Inflation is a big concern for consumers and …
4 years, 7 months ago
Coal and Petroleum: Vital Resources Long Ago
Season 1 Episode 60
We are once again reminded of the great importance and value of coal, petroleum and electricity by the recent energy shortage. Just like the air, the…
4 years, 8 months ago