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Dunhuang’s Murals: Where Time, Faith, and Art Converge
06/2/2026 | 17 mins.
Today, we’ll talk about how Dunhuang’s murals, which are layered with faith, art, and cross-cultural exchange, preserve a thousand-year visual history of China and the Silk Road.
China’s Murals: A Fragile Legacy Painted on Walls
03/2/2026 | 17 mins.
Today, we’ll talk about the walls that once carried China’s greatest paintings, and the long journey of an art form shaped by faith, power, and time.
Siku Quanshu: Lost and Bound
30/1/2026 | 15 mins.
Today, we’ll talk about a digital project that recounts the creation of the most comprehensive book collection in Chinese history and the efforts to protect it from the ravages of war.
Tang Architecture: Modern Science Illuminates Ancient Craftsmanship (II)
27/1/2026 | 21 mins.
Today, we’ll continue to explore modern scientific advances and ongoing research that deepen understanding of Tang-era structures, emphasizing the importance of sustained study and cultural heritage preservation.
Tang Architecture: Modern Science Illuminates Ancient Craftsmanship (I)
20/1/2026 | 20 mins.
In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’ll talk about the historic quest to rediscover and preserve China’s Tang Dynasty wooden architecture, highlighting key discoveries, early investigations, and the challenges posed by time and restoration.