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The Context
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286 episodes
11 hours ago
Today, we’ll talk about a pair of owl-shaped wine vessels unearthed in the tomb of Fu Hao, China’s first female general, as well as the cultural significance of owls throughout Chinese history.
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Today, we’ll talk about a pair of owl-shaped wine vessels unearthed in the tomb of Fu Hao, China’s first female general, as well as the cultural significance of owls throughout Chinese history.
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The Context
From Heaven to Hell: The Cultural Evolution of Owls in Ancient China
Today, we’ll talk about a pair of owl-shaped wine vessels unearthed in the tomb of Fu Hao, China’s first female general, as well as the cultural significance of owls throughout Chinese history.
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6 hours ago
15 minutes

The Context
Xizang Prehistoric Sites: Unravel the Mystery of Ancestors
Today, we’ll talk about recent archaeological findings in Tibet, or Xizang - the so-called “rooftop of the world”. The new discoveries are helping to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Chinese ancestors’ migration patterns and how they were able to adapt to extreme environments.
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1 week ago
14 minutes

The Context
Zhu Xi: Wisdom Without Borders
Today, we’ll talk about Zhu Xi whose words once guided China’s emperors. Today, Zhu Xi’s Neo-Confucian ideas on knowledge and virtue are inspiring new perspectives worldwide on the moral order of life itself.
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1 week ago
18 minutes

The Context
Treasures of Pingyao: Architecture, Finance, and Culture
Today, we’ll talk about Pingyao Ancient City in Shanxi Province – a 2,800-year-old city that continues to thrive today maintaining a vibrant culture that weaves together ancient architecture, photography, and a unique story about the city’s pioneering role in China’s banking history.
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2 weeks ago
14 minutes

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Saving the Forbidden City: Ma Heng’s Legacy in Protecting Cultural Heritage
Today, we’ll continue to talk about how the Forbidden City transformed into the Palace Museum. Specifically, we’ll introduce Ma Heng, the longest-serving director of the Palace Museum, whose leadership during key historical events preserved the Forbidden City as China’s largest museum.
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3 weeks ago
16 minutes

The Context
A Century of Change: The Forbidden City’s Journey to the Palace Museum
In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’ll talk about the transformation of the Forbidden City into the Palace Museum, focusing on China’s last emperor Puyi’s expulsion in 1924, the Qing imperial family’s financial struggles, and the founding of the museum in 1925.
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3 weeks ago
16 minutes

The Context
Western Xia Imperial Tombs: Echoes of a Forgotten Civilization
Today, we’ll talk about a millennium-old tomb complex in northwest China that has received global recognition for its outstanding testament to a vanished dynasty even though its historical records and tangible architectural legacy has largely been lost to time.
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4 weeks ago
13 minutes

The Context
Aniko: The Nepali Artist Who Bridged Himalayas and Empires
Today, we’ll talk about Aniko, a young genius from Nepal whose journey across the Himalayas in the 13th century significantly influenced Chinese art, architecture, and the cultural friendship between China and Nepal.
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1 month ago
14 minutes

The Context
Yan’s Urban Life and Final Days: From Prosperity to Decline
Today, we’ll continue to explore the daily life, social structure, and the mysterious decline of Yan’s capital and uncover how a once-thriving city was abandoned within centuries, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with both ritual practice and historical upheaval.
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1 month ago
19 minutes

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Xiling Seal Art Society: Stamps on Culture
Today, we’re going to talk about the Xiling Seal Art Society. From clandestine meetings to smuggling priceless artifacts, China’s most exclusive and enigmatic academic society has carried on the spirit of seal art through wars and revolutions for over a century.
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1 month ago
18 minutes

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Liulihe Excavations: Tracing the Birthplace of the Yan State
In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’ll talk about the archaeological discoveries at the Liulihe site, which have unveiled the origins of the Western Zhou Yan capital, revealing its royal tombs, dual city walls, and the influential role of the Duke of Shao in establishing this early urban center.
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1 month ago
18 minutes

The Context
Four-Ram Square Zun: Masterpiece of Ancient Chinese Bronze Art
Today, we’ll continue to talk about the Four-Ram Square Zun from the Shang Dynasty, which stands as a masterpiece of ancient Chinese bronze art, showcasing unparalleled craftsmanship and embodying profound cultural and historical significance.
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1 month ago
12 minutes

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Four-Ram Square Zun: War, Destruction, and Renewal
In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’ll talk about the Four-Ram Square Zun, a masterpiece of Shang Dynasty bronze art, which has endured centuries of turmoil and restoration, symbolizing the nation’s ancient cultural heritage and its rebirth in the twentieth century.
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2 months ago
13 minutes

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Potala Palace: Where History, Religion, and Architecture Converge
Today, we’ll talk about the Potala Palace, a 1,300-year-old architectural and cultural marvel that has served as the spiritual and political heart of Tibetan Buddhism, housing sacred relics, murals, and scriptures that embody the region’s rich heritage and enduring legacy.
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2 months ago
16 minutes

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Tibetan Carpet: Weaving A New Story
On today’s podcast, we’re going to talk about how modern technology and designs, in conjunction with social media, are injecting new energy into the art of traditional Tibetan carpet weaving in order to sustain and promote its cultural legacy.
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2 months ago
26 minutes

The Context
Tibetan Opera: The Masked Singers
On today’s podcast, we’ll talk about the ancient art of Tibetan Opera, which had been dwindling but is now reaching new stages of development thanks to greater support from the government as well as audiences.
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2 months ago
19 minutes

The Context
Past Forward: Heritage Meets Innovation
On today’s podcast, we’re going to talk about ways in which Lhasa’s historical architecture – from its historic temples to some industrial relics – is being carefully repurposed into modern cultural and artistic spaces that blend heritage with innovation.
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3 months ago
22 minutes

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Guan Yu: The Immortal Legend of Loyalty and Righteousness
Today, we’ll talk about Guan Yu, the legendary general whose unwavering loyalty, courage, and righteousness transformed him from a historical figure into an enduring cultural and spiritual icon deeply revered across China and the world.
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3 months ago
20 minutes

The Context
Climate Special 20: Steady States (II)
Today, we continue our series on Sino-US climate cooperation with the second half of our story covering the importance of subnational cooperation between China and various states in the US as a way to mitigate the relative lack of progress at the national level.
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3 months ago
11 minutes

The Context
Climate Special 19: Steady States (I)
Continuing our series on combating climate change, today we’ll present the first half of our story on how climate cooperation between China and the US at the subnational level may prove even more important than originally thought amid the persistent turbulence of the national bilateral relationship.
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3 months ago
12 minutes

The Context
Today, we’ll talk about a pair of owl-shaped wine vessels unearthed in the tomb of Fu Hao, China’s first female general, as well as the cultural significance of owls throughout Chinese history.