A Thousand Whys
A podcast by China Plus
200 Episodes
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China’s evolving serpent legacy: Ferocious treasures, from rituals to households
Published: 24/01/2025 -
A ceramic vessel of culture, wine, and poetic spirit
Published: 21/01/2025 -
Greenware stationary: Creating the right ink for calligraphy and painting
Published: 17/01/2025 -
Cong: The jade vessel which assisted governance in ancient China
Published: 13/01/2025 -
China’s goddess of war and her bronze owls
Published: 09/01/2025 -
Tomb paintings decode ancient feasts
Published: 07/01/2025 -
King of bridal sedan chair: Thirty years of craftsmanship
Published: 03/01/2025 -
9,000 year old music: The Jiahu bone flute
Published: 31/12/2024 -
Welcome to "Ancient Relics and Their Stories"!
Published: 30/12/2024 -
Why is the chrysanthemum special in Chinese culture?
Published: 11/10/2024 -
Why are Chinese people so fond of the osmanthus flower?
Published: 14/09/2024 -
Why has weightlifting maintained its popularity from ancient times up to the present day?
Published: 19/08/2024 -
Why is wrestling much more than a sport in China?
Published: 11/08/2024 -
Ancient swings to modern pools: The enduring spirit of diving
Published: 09/08/2024 -
Why did ancient Chinese shoot arrows with music playing?
Published: 02/08/2024 -
Welcome to Sports Fantasia!
Published: 02/08/2024 -
Why is the lotus flower a symbol of noble character in Chinese culture?
Published: 22/07/2024 -
Why is the jasmine flower a symbol of timeless elegance in Chinese culture?
Published: 05/07/2024 -
Why do Chinese people hang Chinese mugwort during the Duanwu Festival?
Published: 07/06/2024 -
Why are pomegranate flowers special in Chinese culture?
Published: 15/05/2024
A Thousand Whys is tailor-made for curious minds about China and the Chinese culture. This podcast offers fascinating facts about what this ancient civilization has to offer, covering a wide range of topics including history, philosophy, literature and arts, lifestyle, science, and the natural world. Subscribe to learn "what are the Chinese ways and why", for free.
