Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTranslation: Ancient Bridges Between Cultures
Season 1 Episode 29
Chinese parents invest a lot in English language education for their children. English is a major subject in China’s curriculum from primary schools …
5 years, 4 months ago
Women’s World in Ancient China: In Rule Books and In Reality
Season 1 Episode 28
Recently Intel removed an online commercial by Yang Li, a controversial stand-up comedian. “Why do some men look so ordinary but are so self-confiden…
5 years, 4 months ago
Masculinity Education in China: Making ‘Manly’ Boys
Season 1 Episode 27
Weak, timid, low in self-esteem, dependent, no appetite for exploration or adventure: This is how some of China’s lawmakers are describing today’s Ch…
5 years, 5 months ago
Tales of Antiques: Worship, War and Women
Season 1 Episode 26
Wearing ancient Tang Dynasty-style dresses and make-up, 14 plump girls holding ancient musical instruments strike elegant and amusing poses. it is no…
5 years, 5 months ago
North vs South: A Historical Pivoting
Season 1 Episode 25
China’s economy grew by 2.3 percent year-on-year in 2020. But there is a big imbalance among regions. In the top 10 provinces in terms of total GDP i…
5 years, 5 months ago
Bright Lights, Big Party: Lantern Festival
Season 1 Episode 24
In ancient times, Chinese people had more fun on Lantern Festival than during first few days of Spring Festival, as it was also a time for relaxed so…
5 years, 5 months ago
Early China-West Exchanges: A Short Honeymoon
Episode 23
Louis XIV sent a six-member delegation to visit China. All were fellows of the French Academy of Sciences. Two of them, Joachim Bouvet and Gerbillon …
5 years, 5 months ago
Early China-West Exchanges: Spring Festival
Season 1 Episode 22
Ever since 1912 after the end of China’s last imperial dynasty in 1911, Chinese people have been celebrating the turn of two calendars: One is the Gr…
5 years, 6 months ago
Chivalry (II): Dreams of Martial Arts Magic
Season 1 Episode 21
The xia that possess martial arts skills are called wuxia, “wu” meaning “martial arts”. These fictional figures first appeared in a unique genre of l…
5 years, 6 months ago
Chivalry (I): A Humble Beginning in Ancient China
Season 1 Episode 20
On November 14, 2020, Stephen Ellison, the newly appointed British consul-general in Chongqing, was visiting a nearby tourist attraction when he saw …
5 years, 7 months ago