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The Luminous Revolution: How Song Dynasty China Transformed the Night

From Darkness to Light: The Evolution of Nighttime in Ancient China For centuries, the nights of imperial China remained shrouded […]

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The Vibrant World of Song Dynasty Fruits: A Culinary and Cultural Exploration

A Window into Song Dynasty Life Through Art The paintings of the Song Dynasty (960–1279) offer an extraordinary glimpse into […]

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The Art of Angling: A Journey Through China’s Fishing Traditions from Antiquity to the Song Dynasty

The Ancient Origins of Fishing in China Fishing as a practice in China dates back to the Paleolithic era, where […]

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From Working Animals to Beloved Companions: The Evolution of Pet-Keeping in Human History

The Utilitarian Origins of Animal Companionship For most of human history, animals we now consider pets served strictly practical purposes. […]

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The Song Dynasty’s Obsession with Zodiac Signs: How 12th-Century Chinese Were Already Talking About Star Signs

A Forgotten History: The Ancient Roots of Zodiac Culture Long before astrology became a modern fascination, the people of China’s […]

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Divorce in Song Dynasty China: A Surprisingly Civilized Affair

The Myth of the “Unbreakable” Traditional Marriage For centuries, many assumed traditional Chinese society only permitted men to initiate divorce […]

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The Golden Age of Female Chefs: Culinary Powerhouses of Song Dynasty China

A Forgotten Culinary Revolution While modern culinary industries debate gender representation in professional kitchens, few realize that female chefs dominated […]

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The Evolution of Nuo: From Ancient Exorcism to Song Dynasty Entertainment

The Ancient Origins of Nuo Rituals Nuo (nuó), one of China’s oldest ritual traditions, traces its roots to prehistoric times. […]

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The Gambling Game That Fueled Song Dynasty Commerce: A Look at Guanpu Culture

Introduction: Ancient Origins of Modern Marketing During a recent holiday shopping trip, a friend pointed to a promotional prize wheel […]

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