9 d. ago China youth adorn historical figures’ graves with painkillers, chocolate tributes

Young people in China have recently embraced a trend of visiting the graves of historical figures, leaving quirky tributes inspired by their lives, such as wine for poets and painkillers along with chocolates for generals. This phenomenon has sparked an online debate regarding the potential debasement of history. Following the Ching Ming Festival, history lovers have been visiting the tombs of ancient Chinese figures, documenting their journeys and sharing them online. One such enthusiast, who...

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1 week ago Why Egypt draws fire when Chinese question the West’s version of world history

Rising Chinese scepticism towards Western classical history and its scholarly framework has found its latest target in ancient Egyptian treasures, adding an unexpected twist to the two countries’ long-term partnership. From July last year until August this year, the Shanghai Museum hosted a major exhibition on ancient Egypt, marking the first collaboration between a Chinese state-run museum and the Egyptian government. It was the largest exhibition of Egyptian artefacts ever staged outside Egypt...

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1 week ago How ancient Chinese porcelain pillows defy comfort norms, still promote health

China’s ancient porcelain pillows are appealing antiques and often feature exquisite designs, but they also confuse modern-day people with their hardness. The earliest porcelain pillow discovered to date was unearthed from the tomb of an official called Zhang Sheng who lived during the Sui dynasty (581-618). The custom of sleeping on porcelain pillows gained popularity in the Tang dynasty (618-907), had its peak in the Song dynasty (960-1279), before declining in the Ming and Qing dynasties...

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2 w. ago Archaeologists Uncover How Ritual Ceremonies Helped Pave the Way for Chinese Unification

Archaeologists Uncover How Ritual Ceremonies Helped Pave the Way for Chinese Unification  Ancient Origins

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2 w. ago Artefacts from Tang dynasty shipwreck, ancient replica boat meet Western art

As China drafts its 15th five-year plan – the next entry in a line of expansive blueprints that have set the tone for the country’s development over more than seven decades – we will explore what China will do in the field of science and technology, particularly regarding the introduction of scientific talent. For more stories in this ongoing series, click here. A shipwreck loaded with Tang dynasty (618-907) ceramics buried off Indonesia; an ancient Chinese sailing boat replica built upon...

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2 w. ago Reflections | ‘I shall do harm’: the ancient Chinese traitor who boosted his country’s enemy

Reflections | ‘I shall do harm’: the ancient Chinese traitor who boosted his country’s enemy  South China Morning Post

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