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Elegant Reminders
A testament to his political achievements, Han Qi’s stone stele embodies literary and artistic significance. Nestled in his personal study, the monument has evolved into an inspiring sanctuary for future generations of literati
Music - Interesting Chimes
A set of bronze chimes from more than 2,400 years ago reveals new aspects of ancient Chinese music, unexpectedly retuning our understanding of global music history
Luban Workshop Tools for the Job
The 2,500-year-old legacy of China’s legendary father of carpentry continues as workshops bearing his name help foster thousands of skilled professionals in developing countries around the world
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In Love and War
A new museum at China’s oldest ongoing archaeological excavation delves into what a 3,000-year-old tomb and oracle bone inscriptions reveal about the Shang Dynasty’s greatest warrior queen
Digs and Dreams
How Chinese archaeologists took back control over ancient sites from foreign adventurers
Medical Marvel
A 16th-century healer dedicated 30 years of his life to correcting, standardizing and expanding the practice of herbal medicine in China by writing a masterpiece that is celebrated to this day