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
Death by Flaming Shoes and Hundred Cuts: Disturbing Methods in Ancient Chinese Torture
From ankle crushing to slow slicing, ancient Chinese punishments and torture were brutal
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
The Bizarre and Dangerous World of Ancient Chinese Weight Loss
From a weight-loss dance to diets of cacti and musk, ancient Chinese had a variety of ways to keep themselves slim
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