Archaeologists have discovered 3500 year old oracle bones at sites in the Shang capital city of Yinxu, near modern-day Anyang. At first, nobody knew what they were. Later, historians realised the ...
To truly grasp the essence of modern China through its ancient roots, Henan province is an indispensable chapter. China boasts 60 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ranking among the top globally, and Henan ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Dong Zuobin was one of the leading ...
It takes a lot for a new souls-like to distinguish itself these days. In the last year alone, we’ve seen Lies of P: Overture, The First Berserker: Khazan, Black Myth: Wukong, Enotria: The Last Song, ...
There is a Chinese saying, “Hit your own face to make it swell and appear fat (打腫臉充胖子),” describing someone who punches their face to resemble a wealthy-looking fat person. This reflects the ...
'Widow's Bay' creator recalls how show began as a 'Parks & Recreation' spec episode. Tyler Golden/NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection/Apple TV+ As fans become consumed with the horrors of Widow’s Bay, ...
In 1899, a sharp-eyed scholar, Wang Yirong, greatly advanced knowledge of late Shang China. He was looking at bones being sold in a traditional market. These pieces, called “dragon bones” at the time, ...
In the second and final instalment of atwo-part series on China’s pivotal national college entrance examination, or gaokao, the SCMP explores the evolution of the country’s contemporary examination ...