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The Last Maoist Village in China
We take a trip to every Maoist’s favorite travel destination: Nanjie Village
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ANCIENT HISTORY
The Sorcerers and Soul Stealers that Terrorized Qing China
In 18th century China, evil spirits and sorcerers were a constant menace to the public and the government
ANCIENT HISTORY
Three Romantic Tales for Qixi Festival
Discover some lesser-known love stories for Chinese Valentine’s Day
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Fortress Abandoned: The Ancient Tourist Town That Never Was
How Huangsiqiao, a historic town with China’s oldest city walls, came to molder in the jungle of western Hunan
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30 Years of Backpacking in Revolution and Leisure
How DIY travel originated in the Cultural Revolution and evolved into a modern quest for self-discovery
MODERN HISTORY
How the Bikini Finally Came to China
From swimming across the Yangtze in the 60s to indecency scandals in the 80s: 30 years of swimwear history in China
ANCIENT HISTORY
How Ancient Chinese Scholars Celebrated Graduation
In the Tang dynasty, scholars celebrated the end of exams with food, bribes, and cosying up to officials
MODERN HISTORY
30 Years of Kissing in Chinese Cinema and Society
From controversial kiss scenes in movies to stolen trysts by the riverbank, here’s how China rediscovered kissing after the Cultural Revolution
ANCIENT HISTORY
How Prophecies Were Key to Maintaining Power in Ancient China
How rulers and would-be rulers used and manipulated prophetic texts
ANCIENT HISTORY
How Ancient Chinese Got Their Hair Cut
Hair was almost sacred to some ancient Chinese, and hairdressers eventually cashed in
ANCIENT HISTORY
The Child Role Models of Chinese History
Child prodigies and model kids from ancient China for Children’s Day
ANCIENT HISTORY
Ancient China’s Favorite Poisons
Tales of treachery behind four toxins from Chinese history
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