Everyone knows the Cinderella story, but did you know that there was a Chinese Cinderella story, from over 1,500 years ago? Instead of a fairy god mother, it was a fish and an old man that helped the Chinese Cinderella get to her ball. Did she have crystal shoes too? Well, sort of but not quite.
Feb 2026
Year of the Horse Special | The Right Strategy and the Hidden Luck
Would you lose one race to win the whole match? Ancient strategist Sun Bin proved that smart matchups beat raw speed. And sometimes, what looks like bad luck… isn't. From "Tian Ji's Horse Racing" to "Sai Weng Lost His Horse," two stories about timing, patience, and perspective. ( ... Show More
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Feb 2026
Year of the Horse Special | The Noble Steed and the Toad: Lessons in Judgment and Talent
From "Bo Le Discerns a Noble Steed" to "Mistaking a Toad for a Horse," two short Chinese horse-related tales tell big lessons about talent, judgment, and flexibility. (01:05) The story of Bo Le Discerns a Noble Steed (06:21) The story of Mistaking a Toad for a Horse
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Nov 2021
Cinderella
Granny MacDuff sits down by the fire to read the classic story, Cinderella. One humble girl, two wicked step-sisters, a Prince's dance at the palace, and a magical glass slipper, make this a love stories for the ages. For more Granny, follow her...
10m 15s
Aug 2016
42-Chinese Folklore (Cinderella): You Only Live Thrice
This week, it's two of the earliest Cinderella stories, one of which is the earliest written version of this type of story, pre-dating European versions by 1000 years. It has evil step-mothers, murderous step-sisters, and helpful cows who will vomit up your work and call you stup ... Show More
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