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The world's oldest urban blueprint? A look inside Kao Gong Ji

Unveiling Kao Gong Ji: The World’s Oldest Urban Blueprint

My NewsJuly 16, 2025July 16, 202504 mins

Discover the ancient secrets of urban planning in the world’s oldest technological encyclopedia, the Kao Gong Ji, and its enduring influence on cities like Beijing.

The Xixia Imperial Tombs: A Beacon of Cultural Heritage Preservation video poster

Xixia Imperial Tombs: China’s Ancient Treasure Illuminates Cultural Preservation

My NewsJuly 12, 2025July 12, 202505 mins

China’s Xixia Imperial Tombs, from the Western Xia Dynasty, are a model of cultural heritage preservation, showcasing ancient history and inspiring global preservation efforts.

Guyuan relics exhibition showcases ancient cultural crossroads

Guyuan’s Ancient Treasures Illuminate Shanghai: A Journey Through Silk Road History

My NewsJuly 9, 202502 mins

An exhibition at the Shanghai Museum, ‘The Spiraling Glory: Treasures from Guyuan, Ningxia’, showcases over 300 ancient artifacts, highlighting Guyuan’s role as a cultural crossroads on the Silk Road.

Minor Heat: A glimpse into ancient ways to stay cool in China

Ancient China’s Cool Secrets: Staying Fresh During Minor Heat

My NewsJuly 7, 202502 mins

Discover how ancient Chinese people beat the scorching heat during Minor Heat without modern technology, using ingenious methods like folding fans, aromatic sachets, and icy treats.

Earliest known steel acupuncture needles found in Haihun Marquis Tomb

2,000-Year-Old Steel Acupuncture Needles Unearthed in Ancient Chinese Tomb

My NewsJuly 2, 202502 mins

Archaeologists have unearthed 2,000-year-old steel acupuncture needles in the tomb of Liu He, the Marquis of Haihun, revealing advanced medical practices in ancient China.

Ancient Chinese ways to stay cool: Tri-color porcelain pillow

How Ancient Chinese Stayed Cool: The Beauty of Tri-Color Porcelain Pillows

My NewsJuly 1, 202502 mins

Discover how ancient Chinese used porcelain pillows to stay cool, featuring the elegant Song Dynasty tri-color pillow from the Cizhou kiln with its vivid lotus motif.

Ancient Chinese ways to stay cool: Jade cup with gold rim

Sui Dynasty’s Jade Cup: How Ancient China Stayed Cool

My NewsJune 30, 202501 mins

Discover how this jade cup with a gold rim from the Sui Dynasty reveals ancient China’s elegant ways to stay cool during hot summers.

Ancient Cooling Tricks: The Jade Cup from China’s Sui Dynasty

My NewsJune 30, 202502 mins

Discover how an exquisite jade cup from China’s Sui Dynasty helped ancient people stay cool during hot summers.

From Warring States to trade wars: An unearthed lesson

Unearthed Tomb of Ancient King Reveals China’s Lessons from the Past

My NewsJune 28, 2025June 28, 202506 mins

Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of King Kaolie of Chu, shedding light on China’s ancient past and offering lessons that resonate with modern times.