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People first started believing in the Curse of the Pharaohs when British Egyptologists found Tutankhamen's tomb in the 1920s and Lord Carnarvon died mysteriously shortly thereafter. What's the scientific explanation for his untimely demise?
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The Curse of the Pharaohs has apparently even struck people who have never entered the Egyptian tombs and was cited as the reason for the sinking of the Titanic.
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None of the explanations behind the Curse of the Pharaohs have been definitively proven as not everyone who has entered the tomb has succumbed to its fate. What are we to believe?
During the Second Sino-Japanese War between China and Japan in 1937, three of China's universities merged to form the National Southwestern Associated University.
On May 4, 1938, the Southwest Associated University officially opened. It was a truly historic moment.
After the establishment of New China in 1949, many graduates of the Southwestern Associated University studied abroad but then returned to support their home country.
A surprisingly engaging video outlining the basics of the Chinese legal system, including its historical origins and development as well as how laws are made and what some of them cover.
Buddhist cave art was greatly influenced by Indian Buddhist art and emerged in China along with the spread of Buddhism starting in the Han Dynasty around the 1st Century A.D.
What was the origin of China's famous Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Caves? Find out here.
A continued exploration of some of the historical and artistic qualities of the famous Buddhist sculptures in China's Mogao Caves.
Learn how the features of the Buddhist statues found in caves in China evolved throughout history.
This clip takes us to the historical aesthetic of the breathtaking Fengxian Temple of the Longmen Caves, which contains the magnificent Lushena Buddha.
This clip displays the exquisite beauty of the Dazu Grotto statues. They are unique in that they depict not only religious figures but also the peacefulness of secular life.
This video shows the care and precision taken in the making of the Grand Buddha grotto statues, ultimately culminating in a stunning example of great artistry.
One of China's most important teas, Pu'er tea, is introduced in this informative video. Find out how the tea's development was shaped by the unique geographical conditions of the mountainous Yunnan province and the perils of transporting it along the Silk Road.
What makes Yunnan such an ideal place for growing tea? Everything from the latitude to the soil plays a crucial role in the growing process.
Chinese tea plays an important role in a Chinese family, within and beyond the shores of China. Pu’er tea is touted as a semi-rare tea. The most famous Pu’er tea is from the Yunnan Province in China. A good grade of Pu’er tea is expensive and its value increases with age. Learn all about the Pu’er tea, its varieties, grades, production, packaging, storage, etc., from this series of videos.
Chinese tea plays an important role in a Chinese family, within and beyond the shores of China. Pu’er tea is touted as a semi-rare tea. The most famous Pu’er tea is from the Yunnan Province in China. A good grade of Pu’er tea is expensive and its value increases with age. Learn all about the Pu’er tea, its varieties, grades, production, packaging, storage, etc., from this series of videos.
From the color, to the aroma, to the taste, the characteristics of Pu’er tea are complex and subtle. Therefore, it takes an expert with years of experience to fully evaluate and appreciate Pu’er tea. To a trained master, even the presence of different neighboring plants during the growing process will be evident when drinking Pu’er tea!
This video details the types of teaware suitable for preparing Pu'er tea as well as a simple method for preparing a serving of it.
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