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How Did Ancient Chinese Wash Their Clothes?
With no washing machines or chemical detergents available, ancient Chinese had to get innovative to keep their clothes clean
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On the Character: 数
Learn about this character for numbers, counting, and much more
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The Biggest Teacher’s Pets in Chinese History
Four stories of ancient Chinese pupils who went to great lengths to honor their teachers
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Best Beard Fashions in Ancient Times
From marking good looks to advancing political careers: See how the rules and styles of facial hair changed in ancient Chinese history
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How Did Ancient Chinese Mourn the Deceased?
On Qingming Festival, here’s a look at some ancient Chinese mourning rituals, from costume and diet, to mourning periods and wedding bans
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Nailed It: Why Long Fingernails Were All the Rage in Ancient China
The symbolism of long nails and nail guards, from Confucius to Empress Cixi
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Celebrating Confucius’s 2,725th Birthday
A ceremony at Beijing’s 14th century Confucius temple celebrates a sage's birth based on 2,000-year-old traditions
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Things Confucius Never Said
Mistaken and misrepresented quotes from China’s most famous philosopher
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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
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