TED Talks
Jennifer 8. Lee: Why 1.5 billion people eat with chopsticks
Author Jennifer 8. Lee explains how the chopstick spread from the East to the West -- and was designed to give you the perfect bite.
Curated Video
How Tea Took Over the World
Tea is a beloved and versatile beverage with a rich history and a range of health benefits. From its origins in East Asia to its cultivation in various climates around the world, tea offers a variety of flavors and processing methods to...
Step Back History
The Zhou Dynasty
This week we are going to look at the Zhou Dynasty, the longest living of the ancient Chinese Dynasties. How can you make a country as big and diverse as China stay together for almost 800 years? Well, let's talk about harnessing the...
Hip Hughes History
Ancient Chinese Civilization Explained
A basic overview of the beginnings of Chinese Civilization.
BBC
Bbc Podcasts: Episode 23: Chinese Zhou Ritual Vessel 17 Feb 2010
A Chinese bronze vessel used both for feasting and as an object to be buried alongside the dead for use in the afterlife. What can this beautiful bronze bowl tell us about life in China at this time? Neil MacGregor, Director of the...