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A Thousand Whys

A Thousand Whys is tailor-made for curious minds about China and the Chinese culture.This podcast of

Episodes

Total: 200

Why has the snake, often feared, been revered in Chinese culture and become one of the 12 zodiac ani

Like the finest wines, the best inspiration for poetry is brewed and vivified, if served in the righ

How did the water dropper help artists enter the right creative mindset for traditional Chinese call

What role did jade play in ancient Chinese rituals? In this episode, we delve into an artifact that

What did owls symbolize 3,000 years ago in China? How were they linked to an ancient woman known as

Why did the upper-classes of the Hexi Corridor about 1800 years ago enjoy an affluent lifestyle whil

Why did a team of master artisans take a decade to make a bridal sedan chair? In this episode, we'll

What did the earliest Chinese instruments look and sound like? In this episode, we travel back nearl

Artifacts are bridges to the past, revealing how we ever lived, loved, and dreamed. Over the coming

The chrysanthemum flower is one of China's top ten most popular flowers, boasting a cultivation hist

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, many places in China will be delighted with the enchanting sc

A bull, a bronze tripod, a city gate latch—nothing was too heavy to lift! The awe for extraordinary

Have you ever thought about learning some wrestling movements and postures? Follow Pierre de Coubert

Imagine a diving competition where athletes leap not from a springboard on the ground, but from a sw

Ta-da! Get ready for a wild ride with our new mini-series Sports Fantasia!We're time-traveling back

Get ready for an exciting adventure with "Sports Fantasia"! Join us as we travel back to ancient Chi

The lotus flower, known as "荷花" in Chinese, is one of the top ten most popular flowers in China. In

When it comes to Chinese folk songs, "茉莉花" (jasmine flower) is often the first that comes to mind. B

Duanwu Festival, or the Dragon Boat Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on t

As temperature rises, there's nothing like chilling with a glass of refreshing pomegranate juice. Be