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NewsChina explores the perspectives driving today’s China and its people with a deep dive into the histories that shaped them.

Episode Date
Empire in Exile: Rediscovering Southern Song Burials
Dec 09, 2025
Zhaozhou Bridge: China’s Timeless Stone Miracle
Dec 02, 2025
Empress Dowager Feng: The Woman Who Shaped a Dynasty
Nov 25, 2025
King Gesar: Dreaming Legends
Nov 21, 2025
Museum Reveals Austronesian Roots in China
Nov 18, 2025
The Timeless Genius of Dujiangyan: Taming a River Without a Dam
Nov 11, 2025
The Eagle-shaped Ding: China’s 6,000-year-old Cultural Ambassador
Nov 07, 2025
From Heaven to Hell: The Cultural Evolution of Owls in Ancient China
Nov 04, 2025
Xizang Prehistoric Sites: Unravel the Mystery of Ancestors
Oct 28, 2025
Zhu Xi: Wisdom Without Borders
Oct 22, 2025
Treasures of Pingyao: Architecture, Finance, and Culture
Oct 21, 2025
Saving the Forbidden City: Ma Heng’s Legacy in Protecting Cultural Heritage
Oct 14, 2025
A Century of Change: The Forbidden City’s Journey to the Palace Museum
Oct 10, 2025
Western Xia Imperial Tombs: Echoes of a Forgotten Civilization
Oct 07, 2025
Aniko: The Nepali Artist Who Bridged Himalayas and Empires
Sep 30, 2025
Yan’s Urban Life and Final Days: From Prosperity to Decline
Sep 26, 2025
Xiling Seal Art Society: Stamps on Culture
Sep 23, 2025
Liulihe Excavations: Tracing the Birthplace of the Yan State
Sep 16, 2025
Four-Ram Square Zun: Masterpiece of Ancient Chinese Bronze Art
Sep 09, 2025
Four-Ram Square Zun: War, Destruction, and Renewal
Sep 02, 2025
Potala Palace: Where History, Religion, and Architecture Converge
Aug 26, 2025
Tibetan Carpet: Weaving A New Story
Aug 19, 2025
Tibetan Opera: The Masked Singers
Aug 12, 2025
Past Forward: Heritage Meets Innovation
Aug 05, 2025
Guan Yu: The Immortal Legend of Loyalty and Righteousness
Jul 29, 2025
Climate Special 20: Steady States (II)
Jul 27, 2025
Climate Special 19: Steady States (I)
Jul 25, 2025
Eyes Wide Shut: A Statue’s Missing Gaze
Jul 22, 2025
Climate Special 18: Greener Blueprints
Jul 20, 2025
Climate Special 17: Plugging the Leaks
Jul 18, 2025
Yungang’s Five Caves: The Intersection of Faith, Power, and Survival
Jul 15, 2025
Climate Special 16: Emission to Earth
Jul 13, 2025
Climate Special 15: Care of the Wild
Jul 11, 2025
The Pagoda of Fogong Temple: A Timeless Sentinel of Chinese Architecture
Jul 08, 2025
Climate Special 14: Clean Competition (II)
Jul 04, 2025
Marquis Yi of Zeng’s Fridge: How Ancient Chinese Made Life Cool
Jul 01, 2025
Climate Special 13: Clean Competition (I)
Jun 27, 2025
Zhang Zhongjing: The Medical Sage Who Revolutionized Ancient Chinese Medicine
Jun 24, 2025
Climate Special 12: Cooler Relations (II)
Jun 20, 2025
Between Ink and Rebellion: The Life of Zheng Banqiao
Jun 17, 2025
Climate Special 11: Cooler Relations (I)
Jun 13, 2025
Ancient Myths Reborn: Unveiling China’s Earliest Geographical Masterpiece
Jun 10, 2025
Climate Special 10: Partners in Action (II)
Jun 06, 2025
Weifang Kites: Ancient Innovation Meets Modern Flight
Jun 03, 2025
Climate Special 9: Partners in Action (I)
May 30, 2025
Qingzhou Smiles: The Hidden Legacy of Longxing Temple’s Buddhist Sculptures
May 27, 2025
Climate Special 8: Staying the Course (II)
May 23, 2025
A Moving Tribute: Yongle Palace and its 700-Year-Old Murals
May 20, 2025
Climate Special 7: Staying the Course (I)
May 16, 2025
The Hanging Temple: A Testament to Architectural Ingenuity and Cultural Harmony
May 13, 2025
Climate Special 6: Positive Breakthroughs
May 09, 2025
From Sacred Rituals to Silver Screens: The Enduring Allure of the Boshan Censer
May 06, 2025
Climate Special 5: Climate of Trust
May 02, 2025
Tracing the First Fliers: What China’s New Jurassic Bird Fossil Tells Us About Evolution
Apr 29, 2025
Climate Special 4: Climate Science Pioneers
Apr 25, 2025
Mazu: The Young Woman and the Sea
Apr 22, 2025
Climate Special 3: Tipping Points
Apr 18, 2025
Jiaozi: The World’s First Official Paper Money
Apr 15, 2025
Climate Special 2: We Are the Meteor
Apr 11, 2025
Fujian Tulou: Ancient Architecture in Modern Spotlight
Apr 08, 2025
Climate Special 1: Why NewsChina Puts 0ut Special Issue on China-US Climate Coop
Apr 04, 2025
Frozen in Time: How Ancient Chinese People Enjoyed Winter Games
Apr 01, 2025
The Legacy of Lin Zexu: Defender and Reformer
Mar 25, 2025
Lin Zexu: Champion Against Opium
Mar 18, 2025
From Lingnan to the World: The Legacy of Sun Yat-sen University in Shaping Chinese Academia
Mar 11, 2025
Sun Yat-sen University: Bridging Tradition and Modernity
Mar 04, 2025
Lin Yutang: A Literary Legend Who Bridged East and West
Feb 25, 2025
Lu You: The Poet Who Fought with Pen and Sword for His Country
Feb 18, 2025
Xu Xiake: The Trailblazing Explorer Who Redefined China’s Landscapes
Feb 11, 2025
From Myth to Art: The Timeless Influence of Fuxi and Nuwa on Chinese Culture
Feb 04, 2025
The Spring Festival: A Tradition of Harmony, Family, and Cultural Identity
Jan 28, 2025
From Palace to Museum: The Journey of Nüshi Zhen Tu
Jan 21, 2025
From Fujian to Kyoto: The Legacy of Monk Yinyuan and the Obaku School
Jan 14, 2025
Phoenix Crown: From Royal Relic to Modern Trend
Jan 07, 2025
Museums: Connecting People
Dec 31, 2024
Kuqa: The Revitalized Oasis on the Silk Road
Dec 27, 2024
Yan Fu: Architect of China’s Modern Enlightenment
Dec 24, 2024
Pien Tze Huang: Formula for Success
Dec 17, 2024
Wang Tao: Father of Chinese Journalism and Advocate for Reform
Dec 10, 2024
Echoes of Resilience: The Stories of Weihsien Concentration Camp
Dec 03, 2024
From Ginling to the Global Stage: Wu Yifang’s Journey of Resilience and Leadership
Nov 26, 2024
Wu Yifang: A Trailblazer in Women’s Education and Peace Advocacy
Nov 19, 2024
Jinhou Bird Zun: A Phoenix Rises from the Ashes to Tell the Story of an Ancient State
Nov 12, 2024
Sanxingdui’s Bronze Wheel: A Puzzle Connecting Ancient Worlds
Nov 05, 2024
Wu Zetian’s Lasting Imprint: Empress, Innovator, and Controversy
Oct 29, 2024
Wu Zetian: The Rise of China’s Only Empress
Oct 22, 2024
The Exquisite Legacy of Northern Wei Lacquer Screens
Oct 15, 2024
A New Relationship with New Audiences
Oct 11, 2024
Tech Meets Heritage: Mural Museum and its Modern Makeover
Oct 08, 2024
Cultural Relics: Collect Calls
Oct 04, 2024
Cultural Relics: Unanswered Prayers
Oct 01, 2024
The Man Who Changed the Game: King of Asian Football
Sep 24, 2024
Searching for Sunken Ships of the Beiyang Fleet
Sep 20, 2024
The Sinking of Beiyang Fleet Warships
Sep 17, 2024
Tan Kah Kee’s Enduring Educational Legacy
Sep 10, 2024
Tan Kah Kee: Bridging Hope Amid China’s Turmoil
Sep 03, 2024
Han Qi and the Hall of Daytime Elegance
Aug 27, 2024
From Myth to Mission: The Inspiration Behind China’s Space Exploration
Aug 20, 2024
Preserving Excellence: Top Scorer Exam Paper at Qingzhou Museum
Aug 16, 2024
Preserving the Past: The Art and Science of Ancient Book Restoration
Aug 13, 2024
Kong Yingda: Great Scholar of a Prosperous Age
Aug 06, 2024
Tu Shou’e: A Visionary in China’s Aerospace History
Jul 30, 2024
Intertwined Joys and Sorrows: The Tale of Master Hong Yi
Jul 23, 2024
Kuliang: Echoes of Harmony
Jul 16, 2024
Peking Opera Maestro Whose Art Transcended Borders
Jul 09, 2024
Iconic Actor Mei Lanfang: A Tale of Courage and Artistry
Jul 02, 2024
Xu Beihong: Master Painter of Equine Elegance
Jun 25, 2024
Xu Beihong: A Journey Through China’s Artistic Heritage
Jun 18, 2024
Qi Baishi: A Journey Through the Colors of Tradition
Jun 11, 2024
Qi Baishi: The Carpenter-turned Master Painter
Jun 04, 2024
Master of Ink: The Unraveling Legacy of Zhang Daqian
May 28, 2024
Zhang Daqian: The First Person in Five Hundred Years
May 21, 2024
Luban Workshop: In the Spirit of the Master Carpenter
May 14, 2024
Traveling Through Yinxu: A Glimpse into China’s Ancient Past
May 10, 2024
Yinxu Ruins Museum: Reviving the Shang Dynasty
May 07, 2024
The Altered Life Trajectory of Zhou Chu
Apr 30, 2024
Zhou Chu’s Quest to Eliminate the Three Evils
Apr 23, 2024
Chiang Yee: Searching for Panda Man
Apr 16, 2024
Hsiung Shih-I: The Legendary Life of Chinese Shakespeare
Apr 09, 2024
Lin Huiyin: Restoration of an Icon
Apr 02, 2024
Quanzhou: The Rise and Fall of China’s Maritime Trade Center (II)
Mar 26, 2024
Quanzhou: The Rise and Fall of China’s Maritime Trade Center (I)
Mar 19, 2024
The Warrior Queen: The Legendary Life of Fu Hao
Mar 12, 2024
White Stupa Temple: Friendship Across the Himalayas
Mar 05, 2024
Saint John’s University: Echoing Through the Ages
Feb 27, 2024
Setting a Course: How Saint John’s University Became the ‘Harvard of the East’
Feb 20, 2024
Li Gonglin: The Best Painter of the Song Dynasty
Feb 13, 2024
Su Shi: The Incorrigibly Optimistic Proto-Renaissance Man
Feb 06, 2024
Along the River During the Qingming Festival: The Original and the Best
Jan 30, 2024
Along the River During the Qingming Festival: Stand the Test of Time
Jan 23, 2024
Du Fu: The Wandering Poet Sage
Jan 16, 2024
Torrent of Genius: The Story of Guo Shoujing, the Greatest Hydraulic Engineer
Jan 09, 2024
Dazu Rock Carvings: The Last Monument of Chinese Rock Art
Jan 02, 2024
Joint Archaeology: Uncovering the Silk Road’s Lost Civilization
Dec 26, 2023
Flying Tigers Veterans: Heights of Friendship
Dec 19, 2023
Chinese Students in the US: an Unaccomplished Mission
Dec 12, 2023
Pu’er Tea Forests: Into the Deep Green
Dec 05, 2023
Grand Canal: Changing the Course of History
Nov 28, 2023
Dragon Boats on Grand Canal: The Rule of Water
Nov 21, 2023
Tigers: Lost in the Wild, Lasting in Culture
Nov 14, 2023
Elderly Care in Ancient China: the Honor of Being Old
Nov 07, 2023
Ancient Migration: Wars and Walls
Oct 31, 2023
Ancient Population Policy: Baby Boom Prosperity
Oct 24, 2023
Heritage Conservation: Treasures at Stake
Oct 17, 2023
A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains: Unraveling Centuries-old Mysteries
Oct 10, 2023
A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains: Unrivaled Masterpiece of All Ages
Oct 03, 2023
Tomb Robbery: Grave Situation
Sep 26, 2023
Tomb Robbery: Catch Me If You Can
Sep 19, 2023
Indomitable Spirits: The Life and Seminal Work of Pu Songling
Sep 12, 2023
Captivating Vistas: Grazing by the River
Sep 05, 2023
Creation of the Gods: The Wronged King Zhou of Shang
Aug 29, 2023
White Crane Ridge: The Great Underwater Wonder
Aug 22, 2023
Poet Li Bai: The Banished Immortal
Aug 15, 2023
The Night Revels of Han Xizai: A Spy Report-Turned Masterpiece (II)
Aug 08, 2023
The Night Revels of Han Xizai: A Spy Report-Turned Masterpiece (I)
Aug 01, 2023
Liang Qichao: Between the Old and the New
Jul 25, 2023
Robert Morrison: Man on a Mission
Jul 18, 2023
Li Shizhen: Father of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Jul 11, 2023
Sanxingdui: The Lost Civilization
Jul 04, 2023
China’s Titanic: The Forgotten Wreck
Jun 27, 2023
A New Chapter in Deep-sea Archaeology
Jun 20, 2023
Zhang Qian: Pioneer of the Silk Road
Jun 13, 2023
Cao Cao: Warlord of the Three Kingdoms
Jun 06, 2023
Chien-Shiung Wu: The First Lady of Physics
May 30, 2023
Dunhuang Grottoes: Multicultural Oasis on the Silk Road
May 23, 2023
Robert van Gulik: The Dutch Mandarin
May 16, 2023
The Story of the Tomb of Southern Yue King
May 09, 2023
Yang Jiang: The Story of a Literary Legend
May 02, 2023
Jiahu Bone Flute: Echoes of Prehistoric Civilization
Apr 25, 2023
Interesting Chimes: The Story of the Zenghouyi Bells
Apr 18, 2023
Lu Yu: The Story of the Tea Sage
Apr 11, 2023
Sword of Goujian: The Weapon that Defies Time
Apr 04, 2023
Zhan Tianyou: From Qing’s Fortunate Son to Father of China’s Railroad
Mar 28, 2023
Dean Lung: Founder of Chinese Studies at Columbia University
Mar 21, 2023
Dean Lung: The Legend of a Chinese Valet
Mar 14, 2023
Changxin Palace Lamp: The First Lamp of China
Mar 07, 2023
Jade Burial Suits: Dreams for Eternity
Feb 28, 2023
Diaoyucheng: The Siege that Stalled an Empire
Feb 21, 2023
Yue Fei: The Revived Historical Hero
Feb 14, 2023
Bronzeware: The Story of Taibao Ding
Feb 07, 2023
Central Axis: Midtown Makeover
Jan 31, 2023
Central Axis: Core Interest
Jan 24, 2023
Traditional Painting: Golden Palace amidst Myriad Pines
Jan 17, 2023
The Story of Zhouqiao Bridge
Jan 10, 2023
Wang Yangming: The Only Perfect Human Being in History
Jan 03, 2023
Kicking Things off: The Chinese Origins of the Global Game
Dec 27, 2022
Traditional Painting: Playing Chess before a Double Screen
Dec 20, 2022
A Chinese University in War and Revolution
Dec 13, 2022
Traditional Painting: Five Old Men of Suiyang
Dec 07, 2022
Joseph Rock: Father of Naxiology
Nov 28, 2022
The Great Shipwreck Rescue
Nov 22, 2022
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru
Nov 18, 2022
A Picture of Dedication: The Tale of The Five Oxen
Nov 15, 2022
Xu Guangqi: The Torchbearer of China’s Enlightenment
Nov 09, 2022
Xuanzang: Return of the Pilgrim
Nov 04, 2022
Xuanzang: The Solitary Pilgrim
Oct 31, 2022
Lion Grove Garden: Between Reality and Illusion
Oct 27, 2022
Ming Admiral Zheng He: Seven Epic Voyages
Oct 20, 2022
Ming Admiral Zheng He: Mysteries Behind the Exploits
Oct 13, 2022
Bunian Tu: Emperor Taizong Receiving the Tibetan Envoy
Oct 05, 2022
The Great Relic Relocation: An Historic Migration
Sep 29, 2022
Origins Project: All Points of Origin
Sep 26, 2022
Origins Project: Truth from Legend
Sep 22, 2022
Tang Monk Jianzhen: Journey to the East
Sep 19, 2022
Tianqi Explosion: The Mystery of Beijing’s Big Bang
Sep 16, 2022
Mazu: Chinese Goddess of the Sea
Sep 13, 2022
Chalice of Eternal Stability: Rise and Fall of an Empire
Sep 08, 2022
Houmuwu Ding: A Great Reputation
Sep 05, 2022
Bronze Water Basin: Awash with Love
Aug 31, 2022
Ancient Trade Root: How the Sweet Potato got to China
Aug 29, 2022
Spring Excursion: Unrolling the Epic Journey of a Chinese Treasure
Aug 25, 2022
Shaolin Warrior Monks: Larger than Life
Aug 22, 2022
Jade Dragon: The Origin of a Chinese Totem
Aug 19, 2022
Ancient Tea-Horse Road: Heroic Chapter
Aug 15, 2022
Ancient Tea-Horse Road: Road Warriors
Aug 11, 2022
Small Seal, Grand History
Aug 08, 2022
Tea Contest: Steep Competition
Aug 04, 2022
Tea Culture: From the Same Seeds
Aug 01, 2022
Jataka of the Deer King: A Buddhist Tale Told the Chinese Way
Jul 29, 2022
Ten Ceremonial Utensils: Gaining Legitimacy
Jul 27, 2022
Ten Ceremonial Utensils: Cultural Continuity
Jul 25, 2022
Luodian Bronze Mirror: Witness to the Belt and Road
Jul 21, 2022
Luodian Bronze Mirror: A Reflection of History
Jul 18, 2022
Liangzhu Culture: Rewriting History
Jul 15, 2022
Liangzhu Jade: Dawn of Civilization
Jul 13, 2022
Tea Trade: A Thief’s Fortune
Jul 11, 2022
The Ten-Thousand-Mile Tea Road: A Brewing Trade War
Jul 08, 2022
The Ten-Thousand-Mile Tea Road: Taking a Leaf from the History Books
Jul 07, 2022
Soul Searchers: the Legend of An Ancient Vase
Jul 01, 2022
Ancient Bronzeware: In the Name of China
Jun 12, 2022
Eggshell Pottery: Turning Dust into Glory
May 04, 2022
Frozen in Time: Ancient Winter Games
Mar 08, 2022
Cash or Crash: Inflation in Ancient China
Jan 27, 2022
Coal and Petroleum: Vital Resources Long Ago
Dec 24, 2021
Trade in Ancient China: Foreign Moguls and Maligned Merchants
Nov 26, 2021
Roots of Chinese Identity: Shanxi
Nov 17, 2021
Business People: From a Lost Kingdom
Nov 10, 2021
Old Takes on Giving: Charity in Ancient China
Nov 03, 2021
Hidden Dreams of Hermit Scholars: Behind a Crazy Life
Oct 25, 2021
The Hidden History of Hermit-Scholars
Oct 17, 2021
Farming and Learning: Food for Heart
Oct 08, 2021
Mythical Qilin and Bloody Horses: Ancient Animal Ambassadors
Sep 28, 2021
Cultural Lions: Ferocious but Cute
Sep 21, 2021
Cockfights, Strange Stones and Pampered Cranes: Obsessive Pursuits in Ancient China
Sep 13, 2021
Zhongyuan: the Center of the Chinese Culture
Sep 06, 2021
Epigraphy: Ancient Markings and Enduring Love
Aug 30, 2021
Magic Oxen: Containing Floods
Aug 23, 2021
A Short History of Archaeology in China: Digs and Dreams
Aug 15, 2021
Ancient Sports: Off Target Archery
Aug 08, 2021
Grand Canal: Changing the Course of History
Aug 01, 2021
Dragon Boats on Grand Canal: The Rule of Water
Jul 26, 2021
The Apprentices: Opportunity and Discrimination
Jul 18, 2021
Academic Success: A Country Pig Chasing City Cabbage
Jul 18, 2021
Public Museums and Private Collectors: Historical Seals
Jul 11, 2021
Forgotten Heroine
Jun 27, 2021
Ancient Population Policy: Baby Boom Prosperity
Jun 20, 2021
Ancient Fathers: Absent, Far
Jun 14, 2021
Ancient Migration: Wars and Walls
Jun 06, 2021
Nowhere Left to Retreat: Elephants, Trees and Capitals
May 30, 2021
Changing Capitals and Canal Course: Xi’an and Luoyang
May 22, 2021
Tigers: Lost in the Wild, Lasting in Culture
May 12, 2021
 Sanxingdui Hair: Unbalanced Power
May 06, 2021
Sanxingdui: Silk for Sacrifice
Apr 28, 2021
Ancient Global Supply Chain: Made-in-China in Maritime Silk Road
Apr 21, 2021
Translation: Ancient Bridges Between Cultures
Apr 14, 2021
Women’s World in Ancient China: In Rule Books and In Reality
Apr 06, 2021
Masculinity Education in China: Making ‘Manly’ Boys
Mar 31, 2021
Tales of Antiques: Worship, War and Women
Mar 23, 2021
North vs South: A Historical Pivoting
Mar 15, 2021
Bright Lights, Big Party: Lantern Festival
Mar 09, 2021
Early China-West Exchanges: A Short Honeymoon
Mar 02, 2021
Early China-West Exchanges: Spring Festival
Feb 14, 2021
Chivalry (II): Dreams of Martial Arts Magic
Feb 05, 2021
Chivalry (I): A Humble Beginning in Ancient China
Jan 31, 2021
Open Doors to Isolation: A Merchant’s Tale
Jan 21, 2021
China’s Ancient Maritime Trade: Small Dynasty, Big Business
Jan 12, 2021
Baby Booms in Ancient China: Families and Beyond
Jan 05, 2021
Elderly Care in Ancient China: the Honor of Being Old
Dec 29, 2020
Mr Dongpo: Of Poems and Pork
Dec 20, 2020
Money and Lending in Ancient China: Copper Talks
Dec 07, 2020
A Venture with Reasons: Or Without?
Nov 30, 2020
To Be Rich is Glorious: A Short History of Showing off Wealth in China
Nov 23, 2020
Food Security in Ancient Times: Power of Dinner Tables
Nov 16, 2020
Ancient Chinese Villages: An Illusion of Shangrila
Nov 09, 2020
Child Education in Ancient China: Gentlemen and Scholars
Nov 01, 2020
Chinese Students in the US: an unaccomplished mission
Oct 24, 2020
Chinese Students in Japan: Revolutionaries
Oct 09, 2020
Astronomy in Ancient China: Science & Humanity
Sep 27, 2020
Gold, Silver, Wealth and War
Sep 16, 2020
Wuhan: Rediscovery, Restart
Sep 06, 2020
Floods Made China’s Early Civilizations
Aug 28, 2020
A Pandemic, A European Missionary and Two Chinese Dynasties
Aug 23, 2020
Imperial Exams and Testing Times
Aug 05, 2020