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  1. A County’s Pride: Discovering Liao-Era Architectural Masterpiece (II)

    VOR 6 TAGEN

    A County’s Pride: Discovering Liao-Era Architectural Masterpiece (II)

    In this second half of our feature on Liao-era architecture, we’ll uncover how the lesser-known Gaoyuan Temple and other Liao structures embody cultural continuity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the enduring legacy of China’s architectural heritage.

    22 Min.
  2. A County’s Pride: Discovering Liao-Era Architectural Masterpiece (I)

    6. JAN.

    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, and spiritual vision of ancient Chinese wooden architecture.

    21 Min.
  3. Jiaohe Ruins: The Carved City

    30.12.2025

    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, construction techniques and the vibrant religious and cultural exchanges along the Silk Road.

    14 Min.
  4. Shifting Targets: The Evolution of Archery Rites in Ancient China

    23.12.2025

    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-pierced turtle, highlighting how archery transformed from a martial art essential for kings into a politically significant ritual.

    18 Min.
  5. Houguan Culture: Grounds for Genius

    16.12.2025

    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 development of education in modern China.

    13 Min.
  6. Xiao Qian: Across Frontlines and Cultures

    12.12.2025

    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 the world across wars, revolutions, and a century of change.

    15 Min.
  7. Empire in Exile: Rediscovering Southern Song Burials

    09.12.2025

    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 Southern Song dynasty, hidden for centuries beneath quiet tea fields in Zhejiang Province.

    14 Min.
  8. Zhaozhou Bridge: China’s Timeless Stone Miracle

    02.12.2025

    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 floods, earthquakes, and wars to remain a timeless symbol of human ingenuity.

    15 Min.
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