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The other crop that built China: how millet became foundation for Chinese civilisation (opens the original)
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While domestication of rice was crucial in southern China, it was millet that ruled the North, laying groundwork for birth of the country Rice may be the most universal ingredient in the world, serving as a cornerstone of the diet for billions in Asia. However, for much of Chinese history, rice faced a serious competitor, and entire cultures developed around a different cereal grain, one that has since diminished in significance: millet. Millet is a cereal grain that behaves and tastes similarly
Chinese archaeologists find 2,200-year-old ancestor of Dragon Boat Festival treat (opens the original)
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When we eat zongzi or other leaf-wrapped food, we can clearly appreciate that this tradition existed since ancient times, says researcher When the weather turns warm around June, people all across China gather for the annual Dragon Boat Festival, and one of the most famous dishes from the celebration is the zongzi. Zongzi is a rice dumpling with a delicious filling, wrapped in bamboo leaves before being cooked. The leaves add aroma and flavour to the rice. In mid-August, a group of scientists fr
Chinese scientists find first proof of nose-chopping penalty for cattle thieves (opens the original)
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Under the rule of the King of Qin (247 BC–221 BC), severed noses accumulated like mountain peaks, and carts overflowed with amputated feet Stealing someone’s cattle is a serious crime, and in many places, the thief would end up in jail. However, ancient Chinese justice could result in a truly horrific form of mutilation: the amputation of the nose. This harsh consequence has been well-documented by historians as one of the infamous “five punishments” from the penal system of the Xia dynasty (207
A symbol of harmony: ancient China tomb discovery reveals oldest dragon-phoenix pairing (opens the original)
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The two mythological creatures represent the peaceful balance created when opposing forces come into union It sometimes guards kingdoms and empires; other times, it hoards treasures within a hidden cave. The dragon frequently symbolises power, strength, and good fortune. In contrast, its counterpart, the phoenix, meets its end in a pile of ashes only to be reborn at the pinnacle of its beauty, symbolising grace, beauty, and rebirth. Individually, the dragon and phoenix are iconic figures in Chin
How Central Asia became the Silk Road’s most interesting culinary destination (opens the original)
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Far more than a simple trade route, ancient network was a vibrant hub of cultural exchange that shaped modern culinary landscape, say scholars Imagine it is the height of the Tang dynasty (618–690, 705–907), and the imperial court awaits a gift of pure opulence. The exotic luxury would not have been a golden statue or precious gem; those were easy enough for high royalty to procure. Rather, it was a humble peach, specifically, the “golden peach of Samarkand,” which symbolised the allure and myst
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