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Tuesday, April 25, 2023 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 ...

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 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, has...

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 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 histo...

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 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 spea...

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 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 exclusive...

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Dean Lung: Founder of Chinese Studies at Columbia University

Today, we will continue to talk about Dean Lung, the 19th-century Chinese immigrant who donated his life savings to establish Columbia University’s we...

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Dean Lung: The Legend of a Chinese Valet

In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we are going to talk about a legendary Chinese immigrant to the west coast of the US in t...

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Changxin Palace Lamp: The First Lamp of China

Today, we’re going to talk about the dazzling beauty and complicated story behind a Han Dynasty bronzeware from more than 2,000 years ago that was pra...

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Jade Burial Suits: Dreams for Eternity

Everyone knows “You can’t take it with you,” but that doesn’t keep some people from trying as we’ll learn in today’s podcast that talks about insanely...

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Diaoyucheng: The Siege that Stalled an Empire

Today we are going to talk about a fortress in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. With an area of just two and a half square kilometers, it may...

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Yue Fei: The Revived Historical Hero

Today, we’re going to talk about the latest blockbuster that debuted during the traditional Spring Festival holiday, which has evoked interest in and ...

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Bronzeware: The Story of Taibao Ding

Today, we’re going talk about a 3000-year-old piece of bronzeware from the Western Zhou Dynasty that distinguishes itself with its delicate design and...

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on 7/18/2024

Thanks for bringing the ancient story of the famous poet. Love such kinds of lyrical poets' life history and tales. It's Short, sweet, and to the point while being an entertaining and informative less...

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on 6/3/2024

She was an Incredible lady. I’ve learned enough about the China’s first female general. This is the only episode that made my mind to listen to more than three times. Undoubtedly Listen-friendly conte...

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