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Elderly Care in Ancient China: the Honor of Being Old Nov 07, 2023

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In the post-Covid era with the worst of the pandemic behind us, we all witnessed the vulnerability of the elderly among us, and in today’s podcast we’ll explore how authorities in ancient China addressed the challenges of elderly care and consider its relevance to contemporary society.

Ancient Migration: Wars and Walls Oct 31, 2023

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Today, we’ll explain how mass migrations have impacted the nation throughout its history. Unlike today, ancient Chinese people didn’t move away from home in large numbers looking for work or education. If they moved at all, more often than not, they were forced to leave.

Ancient Population Policy: Baby Boom Prosperity Oct 24, 2023

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Today, we’ll discuss the historical efforts of Chinese authorities to boost fertility rates, which has been a key indicator of the nation's strength and vitality throughout Chinese history.

Heritage Conservation: Treasures at Stake Oct 17, 2023

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Today, we’ll talk about how extreme floods have exposed a lack of historic preservation in Shanxi Province, home to millions of ancient sites and relics, many of which are abandoned and unprotected.

A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains: Unraveling Centuries-old Mysteries Oct 10, 2023

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Today, we’re going to delve deeper into the famous painting A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains with a special focus on the continuous mysteries related to the young painter himself.

A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains: Unrivaled Masterpiece of All Ages Oct 03, 2023

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In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’ll discuss a time-honored masterpiece painted by a remarkably talented individual at the mere age of 18. We’ll also delve into the mysteries and speculations surrounding the artwork itself.

Tomb Robbery: Grave Situation Sep 26, 2023

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Today, we’ll talk about how authorities are combating the recent surge in tomb robbery and cultural relics trafficking with more trained professionals and revisions to the existing laws.

Tomb Robbery: Catch Me If You Can Sep 19, 2023

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Today, we’ll talk about the rampant tomb robbery trend that has become increasingly professional, inconspicuous, and run by gangs. Experts say it is crucial to break the illegal chain of excavation and sales to better protect ancient tombs and cultural relics.

Indomitable Spirits: The Life and Seminal Work of Pu Songling Sep 12, 2023

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Today, we’ll talk about a record-breaking song derived from a nearly 400-year-old collection of short stories that weave together the supernatural and the mundane, delving into a world where ghosts and fox spirits intersect with human desires and disrupting societal norms.

Captivating Vistas: Grazing by the River Sep 05, 2023

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Today, we will delve into a painting masterpiece created nearly a millennium ago that holds the distinction of being the inaugural piece to undergo expert appraisal following the reestablishment of the Chinese Ancient Art Appraisal Group.

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