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A brief history of the solar eclipse
From “sun-devouring dogs” to emperors’ conduct, ancient Chinese blamed solar eclipses on a variety of causes
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The Men Who Stared Down Emperors
It took a lot of moxie to tell an Emperor he’s doing a bad job, but these few officials survived it
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The Incorruptibles
Four upright officials from ancient history, and the lengths they went to avoid taking bribes
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When women were ‘leftover’ at 15
From jail sentences to mandatory government mixers, here’s how ancient Chinese tried to marry off their sons and daughters
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Mountains of Madness
In the 90s, the Splendid China theme park in Orlando was meant to be a bridge between cultures. It failed.
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Retro-tourism
They may look like 70s and 80s nostalgia, but these tourist sites aren’t that old
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The Curious Assassination of China’s First Publisher
Murder, conspiracy, nationalism, and the violent history of Chinese publishing
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The Left-Behind Village
Tea plantations in Northern Thailand built by descendants of Chinese soldiers
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Show of the Week: Letters Alive
Variety show where actors read letters from historical figures gives new meaning to “celebrity gossip”
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