About this episode

The episode discusses artifacts from a Warring States-era royal tomb that highlight a resilient culture amidst decline.

Today, we’ll talk about artifacts from a Warring States-era royal tomb that reframe the story of a kingdom in decline to one of a magnificent and resilient culture, despite its struggles on the cusp of China’s imperial unity.

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