Money is the root of almost anything. Today money can be used for pretty much anything. Throughout time the way your purchased things has evolved. People still trade but it is a lot less common then it was back in the day. Eventually money became a thing and reached Ancient China. So, how did money … Read moreThe Money and Wealth in Ancient China
Clothing is something we all need our life. After reading about how some of the textiles were made in China, I have really expanded my knowledge on Textiles in China. Before reading about textiles, I had some assumptions bout the process how textiles were made. After reading, a lot of my assumptions were incorrect. So, … Read moreMy Reflection on Textiles
One of the things I remember about learning about China was the beauty behind their textiles. I always thought many of China’s Textiles were very beautiful and now I am glad I get to look into more about the Chinese textiles. One thing I did not know about the Chinese textiles was that women carried … Read moreThe History of Textile in China
I am coming off one week where I learned probably more then I could have every imagined learning. I have turned this into a big deal, I am well aware. When I first started scrolling through Edward Schafer’s book on Tang Exotics and I came across Lapis Lazuli, I was truly stunned to learned that … Read moreMy Reflection on the Tang Dynasty and Lapis Lazuli
Scrolling through Edward Schafer’s book on the many minerals in China I came across something I genuinely did not think I would come across. Every once in awhile, but more often in the past, I used to play Minecraft. I used to come across an Ore called Lapis Lazuli. It was this blue ore that … Read moreMinecraft Ore??? The Lapis in the Tang Dynasty
As I move forward in learning about Chinese history in this class, I become more and more impressed every time with what I learn. Since we are approaching fall, it would only be appropriate to study something spooky. This week I learned more about Chinese tombs than I thought I would. I didn’t learn spooky … Read moreMy Reflection on the Early Chinese Tombs
As a senior at Muhlenberg I always learn as I go. The nice thing about Muhlenberg College is that they give a very good well rounded education. Chinese history is something that I have not studied beyond the basics. You know, the simple things you learned in elementary schools and all the wars they were … Read moreOne Month In! What I have Learned About China in the Past Month
Too be honest, tombs have always kind of freaked me out. I always get freaky Indiana Jones vibes. Regardless, these Chinese tombs are actually quite interesting. Tombs are basically just enclosed space for the remains of dead people. That’s the simple way to put it. What makes these Chinese tombs so interesting? To start, certain … Read moreThe Tombs in the Rooms
This past week I read some articles by Jerome Silbergeld and a post about the bronze vessels in China. As I mentioned last week, when I signed up to take this course I knew only the very basics about Chinese History. Last week I learned more about the Great Wall of China that I did … Read moreMy Reflection on the Bronze Vessels
Growing up I am sure that your parents decorated the house based on what season it was. In the fall there would be Halloween decorations and in the Winter there would Christmas, Hanukkah or any other type of winter holiday decoration. While reading some articles I came across a different type of decorations. They are … Read moreThe Shang and the Bronze Vessels
