EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 17 MIN
A Shang Dynasty Zoo: What Animal Bones at Yinxu Reveal About Ancient China
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Today, we’ll talk about a surprising discovery at Yinxu that suggests Shang dynasty kings may have raised tigers, elephants, and other wild animals in a kind of royal “zoo” more than 3,000 years ago.
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