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Ancient Snitches: How China’s Emperors Encouraged Informants
From Wu Zetian to Emperor Yongzheng, China’s imperial rulers were obsessed with people conspiring against the throne and came up with various systems to encourage informers
How Did Ancient Chinese Advertise?
Slogans, music, celebrities, and rhymes all helped ancient Chinese advertise their wares for sale
A Trip in Time: How Did People Travel in Ancient China?
Historian Duan Zhiqian explores road dangers and the emergent travel industry in China’s Ming and Qing eras
Curious Court Etiquette From Ancient China
An audience with the Son of Heaven could be a minefield of ritual, ceremony, and etiquette for China’s court officials
Redeeming the Scapegoated Women of Ancient China
These women were wrongly blamed for bringing down dynasties
How Did Ancient Chinese Avoid Sunburn?
From veiled scholar hats to canopied backpacks, China’s obsession with sun protection is not a recent one
When Did the Cult of Widow Chastity Start in China?
When did it become unacceptable for widows to remarry in ancient China?
How Did Ancient Chinese Scholars Prepare for Exams?
From cram academies to meeting celebrity scholars, preparation for ancient China’s civil service exams was both similar and different to test-prep today
Could You Pass Ancient China’s Exam for Child Prodigies?
China’s imperial examinations included a controversial test for gifted children
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