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Why was China divided before WW2? History of China 1918-1930 Documentary 4/10
Why was China divided before WW2? History of China 1918-1930 Documentary 4/10
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Why did the Qing Dynasty Fall? History of China 1895-1918 Documentary 3/10
Why did the Qing Dynasty Fall? History of China 1895-1918 Documentary 3/10
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Was China's "Century of Humiliation" Inevitable? History of China 1839-1895 Documentary 2/10
Was China's "Century of Humiliation" Inevitable? History of China 1839-1895 Documentary 2/10
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How did the Communists Take over China? | History of China 1945-1955 Documentary 7/10
How did the Communists Take over China? | History of China 1945-1955 Documentary 7/10
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Plans to Partition China between the European Powers
Plans to Partition China between the European Powers
Five Thousand Years
Hanfu, Kimono, and Hidden Messages in Game of Thrones’ Costume Design
It's been hiding in plain sight all this time! According to Game of Thrones’ costume designer Michele Clapton, even though the show itself is a fantasy work, she took inspiration for costume designs from all over the world, including...
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Top 4 Talented Women: Female Scholars in Chinese History
Ancient Chinese women are not only beautiful, but also talented. You might have heard about the list of the most beautiful women in history, but do you know who are the most talented women in Chinese history? Meet the four most...
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How to Wear Hanfu: Sheer Fabric Hanfu (豎領對襟紗衫) from the Ming Dynasty
In ancient China, it was quite common for men to be bare-chested during the summer, but of course this was not the case for ladies. So they would wear less layers and sheer fabric hanfu inside of their homes. This video will give you an...
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Why Do People Celebrate the Moon Festival (aka Mid-Autumn Festival)
It's almost the Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival. It's one of the biggest holidays in China and the surrounding countries. But do you know why people celebrate this day? And where did it get its name from? In today’s...
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How to Wear Hanfu: A Brief History on Hanfu Vests - Bijia (比甲)
In ancient China, there’s a history of people wearing vests to keep warm during seasonal changes. It was believed that hanfu vest was first developed around 2,000 years ago and later doubled as a fashion statement as time went on. Hanfu...
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9 Chinese Hacks to Cool Down Naturally in Summer
The first modern electrical air conditioning unit was not invented until 1902. Have you ever wondered how ancient people survived summer heat with no refrigerators, no electric fans, and no air conditioners? Here are 9 brilliant summer...
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How to Wear Hanfu: Origin of Mandarin Collar Shuling (豎領 立領)
What is the true origin of the mandarin collar? Most people think the standing collar is derived from Qing Dynasty Manchurian dress, also known as the cheongsam or qipao. It is actually originally invented and passed down from the Ming...
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How to Wear Hanfu: Jiaoling Aoqun (交領襖裙) from the Ming Dynasty
Jiaoling Aoqun (交領襖裙) or Crossed-Collar Aoqun is a typical Ming Dynasty women’s hanfu. This video will show you a step-by-step tutorial on how to wear Jiaoling Aoqun. I will also talk about each individual pieces as well as the history...
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How to Wear Hanfu: Qiyao Ruqun (齊腰襦裙) from the Tang Dynasty
There are two types of Ruqun if categorized by where the skirt is tied - one with the skirt tied above the chest, and the other one is tied on the waist. During the Tang Dynasty, other than the iconic Qixiong Ruqun, a variety of Qiyao or...
Weird History
Facts About The Terra Cotta Army
Like the Egyptians, the ancient Chinese believed the items they took with them to the grave would accompany them into the afterlife. But instead of burying actual people with him underground, the emperor created clay reproductions of...
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Chinese Custom how to KOWTOW, how to BOW - and when to use them
According to the book Rites of Zhou, which was written around the 2nd century BC, there are nine major types of kowtow and three major types of bowing. This video will show you the basics of Chinese greetings, such as how to kowtow, how...
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Chinese Wisdom - It’s Smart to be a Fool
There’s a famous Chinese saying 傻人有傻福 which means #FortuneFavorsFools. On this April Fool’s Day, I want to talk about why I think a foolish person is actually smart.
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China's Ethnic Groups - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about China's Ethnic Groups
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Weird Chinese Fashions - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Weird Chinese Fashions
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Virus Survival Secrets from Ancient China that Can Save Your Life!
Did you know that China has a recorded history of fending off plagues and viruses for more than 4,700 years? let's talk about what are the secrets to their survival, and what can we learn from them today.
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How to Create Ancient Chinese Hairstyles
Today’s video is about how to create hanfu hairstyles or ancient Chinese hairstyles. All you need are some hair pieces. It’s the easiest way to recreate an ancient look. Hanfu, meaning Han Chinese Clothing, or as I'd like to call it Han...
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How Accurate is Fan Bingbing’s Costume Compared to Real History
Chinese costume drama 'The Empress of China' was a huge commercial success. Fan Bingbing portrayed Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history. This drama used extravagant and revealing costumes to attract viewers, but they are...
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Three Kingdoms
Three Kingdoms - Ancient China making Game of Thrones look like a Dr Seuss book
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A Terracotta Archer Brought to Life: My Recreation of This Warrior as a Modern Man
I'm an artist that uses photoshop to bring old images and statues into the modern day. I use photo-compositing and digital drawing techniques to achieve a more photo-realistic appearance. Welcome to the time-lapse creation of my...