2019 – People and their stuff in Chinese history

“Sorry, but we’re still looking at it”

December 1, 2019 adminLeave a comment

At least one comedian has incorporated into his routine the issue of colonial empires stealing arts. Check out this clip- … Read More“Sorry, but we’re still looking at it”

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Weapons and re-enactment: Chinese edition

November 18, 2019 adminLeave a comment

Sixth Tone, a website which provides translations of various news articles from Chinese, posted this article in January about the … Read MoreWeapons and re-enactment: Chinese edition

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Friday’s tutoral: change

November 13, 2019 adminLeave a comment

Tutorial times for Friday Nov. 15 are pushed back 45 mins. They start at 10.45am, run to 11.45am.

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Artisans and resources: news from Japan

November 10, 2019November 10, 2019 adminLeave a comment

Last week we talked about artisans in premodern China. This story is from present-day Okinawa (Ryukyu islands, Japan). The Shuri-jo … Read MoreArtisans and resources: news from Japan

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Changes to Drop-in Tutorials Week 10

October 26, 2019 adminLeave a comment

I will provide extra availability next week on Wednesday afternoon, 2-3, in addition to appointments via Google Calendar (“check a co-worker’s … Read MoreChanges to Drop-in Tutorials Week 10

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Song dynasty stone carving of money

October 25, 2019November 1, 2019 adminLeave a comment

A rock carving with depictions of money: strings of coins, but also the jiaozi bank notes from the Song dynasty- i.e. … Read MoreSong dynasty stone carving of money

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Change to Drop-in Tutorial on Friday Oct. 4: 10.30-11.30am

October 4, 2019 adminLeave a comment

Tutorial times for Friday Oct. 4 are pushed back 30 mins. They start at 10.30, run to 11.30.

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