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Song Dynasty’s Four Elegances | 宋代四大雅事

These four activities were regarded as elegant things in daily life by the literati of the Song dynasty. They appreciated...

9 November 2024

In ancient China, there was such a thing that made the ancients love it. It looks ordinary, but it has...

2 November 2024

In ancient China, were children’s hairstyles the same as adults? For younger children, some would shave all their hair off,...

19 October 2024

Ancient women stick pearls on their faces? In ancient China, girls often used pigments to paint decorative shapes, or applied...

12 October 2024

The ancients were just ancient, but their intelligence was no less than that of modern people. The ancient Chinese people...

21 September 2024

We wish each other a long life to share the beauty of this graceful moonlight, even though miles apart. －...

17 September 2024

Did the ancients stand still under the scorching sun? The most convenient and efficient way to protect against the sun...

7 September 2024

Do you know what to do with bad breath in ancient China? It is said that there was a minister...

31 August 2024

In ancient China, most people worked in agricultural production, and holidays were almost a “privilege” for officials. Do you know...

17 August 2024

Among many traditional Chinese hair accessories, Shubi was almost a necessity for women in ancient times. Shubi (梳篦 ; shū...

8 August 2024