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Welcome to "Ancient Relics and Their Stories"!

Artifacts are bridges to the past, revealing how we ever lived, loved, and dreamed. Over the coming weeks, join us for "Ancient Relics and Their Stories". Together, we’ll uncover the objects that defined our history, shaped our present, and continue to inspire our future. Special Thanks: Liu Yanfeng

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  China’s evolving serpent legacy: Ferocious treasures, from rituals to hous…

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  A ceramic vessel of culture, wine, and poetic spirit

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  Greenware stationary: Creating the right ink for calligraphy and painting

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  Cong: The jade vessel which assisted governance in ancient China

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  China’s goddess of war and her bronze owls

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  Tomb paintings decode ancient feasts

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  King of bridal sedan chair: Thirty years of craftsmanship

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  9,000 year old music: The Jiahu bone flute

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  Why is the chrysanthemum special in Chinese culture?

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  Why are Chinese people so fond of the osmanthus flower?

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  Why has weightlifting maintained its popularity from ancient times up to t…

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  Why is wrestling much more than a sport in China?

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  Ancient swings to modern pools: The enduring spirit of diving

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  Why did ancient Chinese shoot arrows with music playing?

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