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- 02 Aug 2020, May NaikWhile making ceramic dinnerware (that is restaurant quality) may not be any where as tedious as handmade ceramic pieces, this video clearly illustrates the entire process from scratch, which takes app … Read more
- 26 Jul 2020, May NaikWhile it's no surprise that all ladies who became wives, consorts and concubines to the Chinese Emperor had to go through a vigorous vetting process, I had no idea one of it included sleeping in … Read more
- 19 Jul 2020, May NaikDespite being Emperor Qianlong's grandfather, there doesn't seem to be as much information about Emperor Kangxi. I was pleasantly surprised to have stumbled across this informative documenta … Read more
- 12 Jul 2020, May NaikInteresting documentary highlighting the numerous items collected by Emperor Qianlong. What I found most fascinating was the theory surrounding the emperor's affinity for ancient bronze mirrors, … Read more
- 05 Jul 2020, May NaikIt's common knowledge that the DragonLady who effectively ruled China during the late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) for nearly five decades led an extravagant lifestyle. Here are the lesser-known fact … Read more
- 21 Jun 2020, May NaikWow! I must admit this is the first video I've seen where the narrator, Daniel, not only brings us on a journey of making Chinese ceramics in Jingdezhen, but also participated in the entire proce … Read more
- 07 Jun 2020, May NaikThis documentary, albeit short, covered an exhibition which took 4 years in the making. It explored the various roles of Chinese empresses during the Qing dynasty. On display were a variety of objects … Read more
- 31 May 2020, May NaikA short but informative video highlighting the 3 main faiths in China – Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism, and how different dynasties favoured different faiths. It's no surprise that politics so … Read more
- 24 May 2020, May NaikI've always marvelled how some structures, built centuries ago could withstand the harshest weather and still not crumble.One such example is the Forbidden City. Not a single nail or drop of glue … Read more
- 17 May 2020, May NaikThoroughly enjoyed this video highlighting the painstaking process involved in restoring Qianlong Emperor's Imperial Screen for the Lizzadro Museum. Enjoy!http://www.theconservationcenter.com/art … Read more