Guyuan Relics Exhibit Unveils Silk Road Wonders
Explore Shanghai Museum’s ‘Spiraling Glory’ exhibit, featuring 300+ Guyuan relics from Western Zhou to Tang eras, and journey through the Silk Road’s ancient crossroads.
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How the Tang Dynasty Used Gilded Censers to Beat the Summer Heat
From fragrant pouches to gilded silver censers: Explore how Tang Dynasty elites stayed cool in humid summers with ingenious design and artistry.
Ice and Bronze: The Ancient Bingjian Wine Cooler
Discover how ancient Chinese nobles beat summer heat over 2,000 years ago with the ingenious bronze bingjian wine cooler, a cutting-edge cooling system of its time.
Soul and Soil: Rediscovering Qu Yuan, China’s First Star Poet
Dive into the world of Qu Yuan (340-278 BC), China’s first star poet, whose Chu Ci anthology introduced romanticism and flourished in the fertile Yangtze Valley of ancient Chu.
Ancient Wine Vessels Reveal the Glory of Chinese Mainlandās Bronze Civilization
Ancient bronze wine vessels from the Shang and Zhou dynasties reveal how ritual and innovation shaped social order on the Chinese mainland. Explore their legacy at the Henan Museum.
Tang Dynasty Pottery Figurines: Clay Guardians of a Flourishing Era
Discover how Tang Dynasty “yong” pottery figurines served as clay guardians, reflecting identity, status and afterlife beliefs in a flourishing era.
Unearthed Han Dynasty Jade Burial Suit in Henan Reveals Ancient Social Hierarchy
A Han Dynasty jade burial suit uncovered in Henan, with carved jade plates encasing the elite, illuminates social ranks and lavish rituals of the Chinese mainlandās ancient elite.
Discover the Majestic Ruins of Zhao Palace in Handan
Explore the majestic ruins of Zhao Palace in Handan, the largest and best-preserved relic from China’s Warring States Period, standing strong for over 2,000 years.
New Season of ‘Exploring China Through Bamboo and Wooden Slips’ Brings Ancient Stories to Life
The second season of ‘Exploring China Through Bamboo and Wooden Slips’ debuts on CCTV-1, delivering an immersive look into ancient Chinese civilization with upgraded special effects and storytelling.
Hubei Museum Showcases Rare Shang Dynasty Treasures in Special Exhibition
Explore the Shang Dynasty through 148 rare artifacts at Hubei’s Panlongcheng Site Museum, celebrating 70 years since the Panlongcheng Ruins discovery.