China’s evolving serpent legacy: Ferocious treasures, from rituals to households
24 Jan 2025
16m
China Plus · Arts & Culture
A Thousand Whys
A Thousand Whys is tailor-made for curious minds about China and the Chinese culture. This podcast offers fascinating facts about what this ancient civilization has to offer, covering a wide range of topics including history, philosophy, literature and arts, lifestyle, science, and the natural world. Subscribe to learn "what are the Chinese ways and why", for free.
Episodes
A ceramic vessel of culture, wine, and poetic spirit
21 Jan 2025
13m
Greenware stationary: Creating the right ink for calligraphy and painting
17 Jan 2025
15m
Cong: The jade vessel which assisted governance in ancient China
13 Jan 2025
13m
China’s goddess of war and her bronze owls
09 Jan 2025
11m
Tomb paintings decode ancient feasts
07 Jan 2025
12m
King of bridal sedan chair: Thirty years of craftsmanship
03 Jan 2025
12m
9,000 year old music: The Jiahu bone flute
31 Dec 2024
16m
Welcome to "Ancient Relics and Their Stories"!
30 Dec 2024
0m
Why is the chrysanthemum special in Chinese culture?
11 Oct 2024
7m
Why are Chinese people so fond of the osmanthus flower?
14 Sep 2024
8m
Why has weightlifting maintained its popularity from ancient times up to the present day?
19 Aug 2024
5m
Why is wrestling much more than a sport in China?
11 Aug 2024
6m
Ancient swings to modern pools: The enduring spirit of diving
09 Aug 2024
7m
Why Did Ancient Chinese Shoot Arrows with Music Playing?
02 Aug 2024
8m
Welcome to Sports Fantasia!
02 Aug 2024
1m
Why is the lotus flower a symbol of noble character in Chinese culture?
22 Jul 2024
7m
Why is the jasmine flower a symbol of timeless elegance in Chinese culture?
05 Jul 2024
8m
Why do Chinese people hang Chinese mugwort during the Duanwu Festival?
07 Jun 2024
5m
Why are pomegranate flowers special in Chinese culture?
15 May 2024
6m
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