Daxue (大雪 dà xuě), or Major Snow, begins on December 7th this year. It is the 21st of the 24 solar terms and the third one in winter. In this episode, we show you whether ancient Chinese build snowmen in winter.
Jan 2025
China’s evolving serpent legacy: Ferocious treasures, from rituals to households
Why has the snake, often feared, been revered in Chinese culture and become one of the 12 zodiac animals? How is it portrayed in artifacts, and what does it symbolize in China compared to other cultures? In this episode, we explore the serpent's evolving meanings in Chinese civil ... Show More
16m 21s
Jan 2025
A ceramic vessel of culture, wine, and poetic spirit
Like the finest wines, the best inspiration for poetry is brewed and vivified, if served in the right vessel. In this episode, we present a phoenix-headed tricolor ceramic wine vessel from the Tang Dynasty, some 1200 years ago. In what ways did it influence the development of Chi ... Show More
13m 53s
Oct 29
Göbekli Tepe: How Does Humanity's Most Ancient Monument Work?
In Turkey, a set of prehistoric columns rivals Stonehenge -- but they're 6,000 years older. Learn what we know (and don't know) about the hunter-gatherers who built Göbekli Tepe in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/european-histo ... Show More
8m 40s
May 2018
The Race to Save Arctic Cities As Permafrost Melts
This storyoriginally appeared on CityLaband is part of theClimate Deskcollaboration. In Russia, buildings are sagging and crumbling. In Greenland, a wildfire broke out last year. And in Alaska, entire villages may be relocated because the land upon which they’re built is no long ... Show More
11m 59s
Jan 2025
L'oiseau de feu et le loup gris
<p>Snegourochka, une fille créée à partir de neige, vit parmi les humains mais reste liée à l’hiver. Avec l’arrivée du printemps, elle fond en sautant par-dessus un feu, rappelant qu’elle appartient au monde glacé.</p><p></p><p>Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez <a href="https://www ... Show More
2m 54s
Dec 2024
Alpine fashion, winter sun and Turkish singer Melike Sahin
We muse on the cultural obstacle course the festive period presents us as we seek to escape from the cold – but not without the promise of winter sun. We’ll drop into London’s Tate Modern for the Gucci-backed exhibition, ‘Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet’, ... Show More
44m 23s
Apr 2025
Ep.142 ☕️ Bitesize Talks ☕️ South vs North: Taiwan’s Weather 南北部天氣大不同
How different is the weather in Northern vs. Southern Taiwan? ☁️☀️ In this episode, Joeru reflects on how weather can feel completely different depending on where you are in Taiwan. From Taipei’s gloomy drizzle to Kaohsiung’s blazing sunshine, she shares personal stories, seasona ... Show More
4m 27s