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Take a seat: a history of the chair

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 adminLeave a comment

(written by one of the students in HST137, Spring 2023) [Introduction] In the present day western world, children learn to … Read MoreTake a seat: a history of the chair

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No reconstruction/rebuilding of the Old Summer Palace happening anytime soon

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 adminLeave a comment

I was not aware that there was a proposal from the National People’s Congress (essentially China’s Parliament) to rebuild the … Read MoreNo reconstruction/rebuilding of the Old Summer Palace happening anytime soon

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Video chat Oct. 7: Money

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 adminLeave a comment

A few questions about money that came up in today’s chat are also floating around in the Initial Posts, and … Read MoreVideo chat Oct. 7: Money

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Feedback on reflections

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 adminLeave a comment

Group feedback on the first reflection Dear historians of China, I’ve read through the reflections, and I have to say … Read MoreFeedback on reflections

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Sept. 9 2020- video chat main points

September 9, 2020September 9, 2020 adminLeave a comment

Here are some of the points we touched on in this week’s video chat: Assignment related: End of week reflection … Read MoreSept. 9 2020- video chat main points

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“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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