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A County’s Pride: Discovering Liao-Era Architectural Masterpiece (I)
In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’ll talk about how two very distinct Liao-era temples reveal the ingenuity, grandeur, …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Jiaohe Ruins: The Carved City
Today, we’ll talk about one of the world’s most perfectly preserved settlements, which offers valuable insights into ancient urban planning, construc…
8 months ago
Shifting Targets: The Evolution of Archery Rites in Ancient China
Today, we’ll talk about the evolution of archery rites in ancient China that became understood through a bronze artifact in the shape of an arrow-pie…
8 months, 1 week ago
Houguan Culture: Grounds for Genius
Today, we’ll talk about how a tradition of learning and openness in an ancient county in Fuzhou helped to shape the ideas of key figures in the devel…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Xiao Qian: Across Frontlines and Cultures
Today, we’ll talk about the life of Xiao Qian, a Chinese writer, war correspondent, translator and cultural ambassador whose words bridged China and …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Empire in Exile: Rediscovering Southern Song Burials
Today, we’ll talk about one of the most intriguing archaeological discoveries in recent Chinese history – the long-lost imperial tombs of the Souther…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Zhaozhou Bridge: China’s Timeless Stone Miracle
Today, we’ll talk about the Zhaozhou Bridge, a 1,400-year-old stone arch masterpiece that revolutionized global bridge engineering and withstood floo…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Empress Dowager Feng: The Woman Who Shaped a Dynasty
Today, we’ll talk about Empress Dowager Feng, a formidable woman whose intelligence, political acumen, and unwavering determination allowed her to gu…
9 months, 1 week ago
King Gesar: Dreaming Legends
Today, we’ll talk about King Gesar, the world’s longest epic that has been passed down orally among Tibetans for over a thousand years, and these day…
9 months, 1 week ago
Museum Reveals Austronesian Roots in China
Today, we’ll talk about a new museum in Fujian Province that shines a spotlight on major discoveries linking the roots of Austronesian people to the …
9 months, 2 weeks ago