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Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Phoenix Crown: From Royal Relic to Modern Trend

Today, we’ll talk about a Ming Dynasty treasure that has been re-imagined as a series of creative cultural products, including a popular refrigerator ...

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Museums: Connecting People

Today, we’ll talk about the growing popularity of Chinese museums which have attracted more visitors through innovative use of technology and providin...

Friday, December 27, 2024 Kuqa: The Revitalized Oasis on the Silk Road

Today, we’ll introduce a somewhat overlooked oasis in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Kuqa, which was located in the ancient state...

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Yan Fu: Architect of China’s Modern Enlightenment

Today, we’ll celebrate the 170th anniversary of the birth of Yan Fu, a man who overcame great difficulties early in life and forged on to have a profo...

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Pien Tze Huang: Formula for Success

Today, we’ll talk about time-honored brand Pien Tze Huang, which is expanding the global presence of TCM by exporting its flagship product to internat...

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Wang Tao: Father of Chinese Journalism and Advocate for Reform

Today, we’ll talk about Wang Tao, a pioneering Chinese journalist and reformist, who founded the Universal Circulating Herald in 1874, marking the fir...

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Echoes of Resilience: The Stories of Weihsien Concentration Camp

Today, we’ll talk about the Weihsien Concentration Camp, where over 2,000 Allied civilian prisoners were interned by Japanese forces during World War ...

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 From Ginling to the Global Stage: Wu Yifang’s Journey of Resilience and Leadership

Today, we’ll continue to talk about Wu Yifang’s unwavering commitment to restoring Ginling College as she successfully united alumni to support her vi...

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Wu Yifang: A Trailblazer in Women’s Education and Peace Advocacy

In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’ll talk about stories of Wu Yifang who emerged as a pioneering figure in women’s educa...

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Jinhou Bird Zun: A phoenix rises from the ashes to tell the story of an ancient state

Today, we’re going to talk about a 3000-year-old bronze wine vessel in the shape of a phoenix that has quite literally risen from the ashes of history...

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Sanxingdui’s Bronze Wheel: A Puzzle Connecting Ancient Worlds

Today, we’ll introduce a mysterious artifact that may offer insights into ancient cross-cultural exchanges, potentially linking Sanxingdui with far-fl...

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Wu Zetian’s Lasting Imprint: Empress, Innovator, and Controversy

Today, we’ll continue to talk about Wu Zetian. Despite achieving the pinnacle of power, her later years were marked by isolation and introspection, as...

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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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