EPISODE · May 19, 2022 · 17 MIN
Oracle Bones
from The Master of Demon Gorge: A Chinese History Podcast · host William Han
With each example being over 3,000 years old, it's the oldest form of Chinese writing yet discovered. But the "oracle bones" bearing this script went unrecognized through the centuries. It was not until the end of the 19th century when an imperial mandarin finally understood their significance and, in so doing, expanded our understanding of Chinese history.Support the show
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