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Hidden History
From the dark side of sage kings to the real age of paper, these archeological troves offered a different perspective on ancient China
Flood Defense in Ancient Times
How the 2,000-year-old Dujiangyan irrigation system solved flooding in Sichuan
History’s Mysteries
For over a decade, experts have been examining cryptic bamboo slips that may contain a lost version of Chinese history
Sleeping in Ancient Times
Historical aids and rituals for getting a good night’s rest
The Chinese of Chattanooga
A small Chinese community finds an unlikely home in the conservative southern US
The Origins of Ancient (and Not-So-Ancient) Chinese Place Names
Modern Chinese place names that reflect ancient history and traditional naming conventions
Empire of Merchants
The “Hui traders” of southern Anhui province once ruled over the most powerful commercial network in China