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.
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Ancient Wine Vessels Reveal the Glory of Chinese Mainland’s 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 mainland’s 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.
Unearthing the Past: Chengdu’s Jinsha Site Museum Reveals 3,000-Year-Old Treasures
Discover the ancient wonders of the Kingdom of Shu at Chengdu’s Jinsha Site Museum, home to 3,000-year-old treasures like a golden sun disc and crown.
Drones Reveal Over 200 Hidden Entrances in the Ming Great Wall
Tianjin University experts use drone technology to uncover over 200 hidden doors in the Ming Great Wall, including a rare ‘tumen’ designed by philosopher Mozi.
10,000-Year-Old Rice Traces Unveiled by Chinese Scientists
Chinese researchers uncover 10,000-year-old rice traces using CT scans, shedding light on rice domestication origins at the ancient Shangshan site.