The Context
NewsChina explores the perspectives driving today’s China and its people with a deep dive into the histories that shaped them.
Podcasting since 2020 • 286 episodes
The Context
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From Heaven to Hell: The Cultural Evolution of Owls in Ancient China
Today, we’ll talk about a pair of owl-shaped wine vessels unearthed in the tomb of Fu Hao, China’s first female general, as well as the cultural significance of owls throughout Chinese history.
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15:41
Xizang Prehistoric Sites: Unravel the Mystery of Ancestors
Today, we’ll talk about recent archaeological findings in Tibet, or Xizang - the so-called “rooftop of the world”. The new discoveries are helping to unravel the mystery of prehistoric Chinese ancestors’ migration patterns and how they were...
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14:13
Zhu Xi: Wisdom Without Borders
Today, we’ll talk about Zhu Xi whose words once guided China’s emperors. Today, Zhu Xi’s Neo-Confucian ideas on knowledge and virtue are inspiring new perspectives worldwide on the moral order of life itself.
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18:34
Treasures of Pingyao: Architecture, Finance, and Culture
Today, we’ll talk about Pingyao Ancient City in Shanxi Province – a 2,800-year-old city that continues to thrive today maintaining a vibrant culture that weaves together ancient architecture, photography, and a unique story about the city’s...
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14:24
Saving the Forbidden City: Ma Heng’s Legacy in Protecting Cultural Heritage
Today, we’ll continue to talk about how the Forbidden City transformed into the Palace Museum. Specifically, we’ll introduce Ma Heng, the longest-serving director of the Palace Museum, whose leadership during key historical events preserved...
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