
Shifting Targets: The Evolution of Archery Rites in Ancient China
23.12.2025 | 17 Min.
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.

Houguan Culture: Grounds for Genius
16.12.2025 | 12 Min.
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.

Xiao Qian: Across Frontlines and Cultures
14.12.2025 | 14 Min.
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.

Empire in Exile: Rediscovering Southern Song Burials
09.12.2025 | 14 Min.
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.

Zhaozhou Bridge: China’s Timeless Stone Miracle
02.12.2025 | 14 Min.
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.



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