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Posted onNovember 4, 2025November 5, 2025Culture & History

Shanghai Fashion in the Roaring Twenties

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A footage of Shanghai in the 1929 shows three Chinese ladies explain their hairstyles.1929년 상하이의 한 영상에서 중국 여성 세 명이 그들의 헤어스타일을 설명하고 있습니다.…

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Posted onOctober 26, 2025October 27, 2025Culture & History

Chenghua Chicken Procelain Cup

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The Chenghua Doucai Chicken Cup is a porcelain cup created during the Chenghua period of the Ming dynasty. Crafted with the intricate ‘Doucai’ technique, the…

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Posted onOctober 24, 2025October 26, 2025Culture & History

Xing Hou Gui

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In 1921, a bronze vessel from the early Western Zhou period was unearthed in Xingtai, Hebei Province, China. Inside the vessel are 68 engraved characters…

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Posted onOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025Culture & History

The Origin of Chinese Surnames

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Transcript 맹자의 성은 희(姬), 씨는 맹(孟), 이름은 가(轲)입니다. 그래서 진나라 시대 이전의 책에서 맹자를 언급할 때는 모두 맹가(孟轲)로 기록했습니다.진시황제의 성은 영(赢), 씨는 조(赵), 이름은 정(政)입니다.…

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Posted onOctober 12, 2025October 12, 2025Culture & History

Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches System

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If you’re Korean, I bet you must have heard of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. This system originated in ancient China as a way…

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Posted onOctober 9, 2025October 9, 2025Culture & History

Oracle Bone Script

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In the late 19th century, a large number of inscribed turtle shells were discovered in Anyang, Henan Province. Later, archaeologists confirmed that the site was…

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Posted onSeptember 28, 2025September 28, 2025Culture & History

Hongmen Banquet

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In 206 BC, the mighty Qin dynasty had collapsed, and China was in turmoil. Many warlords competed for power, but two men stood out above…

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Posted onAugust 17, 2025August 18, 2025Culture & History

Li Gui

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The story of King Wu of Zhou’s conquest of the Shang dynasty and the legendary Battle of Muye has been passed down for over three…

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Posted onJuly 15, 2025July 16, 2025Culture & History

Cho Seung-Yeon Uncovers the Story Behind French Perfume

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Today, I finally had the chance to meet one of my favorite Korean writers, Cho Seung-yeon at our workshop. I was lucky to be seated…

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Posted onJune 29, 2025June 29, 2025Culture & History

Italian Pasta Quiz Time: Can You Name Them All?

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With pasta coming in such a wide range of shapes and textures, it’s no wonder Italy is hailed as the champion of world cuisine. According…

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