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Summer Reading Recap: Asia

Posted on August 25, 2015 | Leave a comment

A kneeling crossbowman from the Terracotta Army assembled for the tomb complex of Qin Shi Huang (r. 221–210 BC)

We’ve reached the end of August and school is nearly back in session. Whether you’re a student, teacher or parent it’s not too late for a refresher on ancient Asian history. We’re bringing you a selection of blog posts and links illustrating the beauty and richness of ancient Asiatic cultures as well as their continuing influence today.

And don’t miss our free curriculum, “Yesterday’s Child: The Tale of Yong and Bao, Learning About the Life and Legacy of China’s First Emperor,” which includes a free children’s book, lesson plan, resources, activities and more! Continue reading →

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AntiquityNOW Month: Make Something Monday! Build Your Own Great Wall of China

Posted on May 18, 2015 | Leave a comment

It’s AntiquityNOW Month! The Great Wall of China was built more than 2,500 years and remains one of the world’s most remarkable projects of antiquity. Construct your own Great Wall of China and explore life under China’s first emperor in Yesterday’s Child.

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Qin Shi Huang’s China: The Secret Tomb of the First Chinese Emperor Remains an Unopened Treasure

Posted on May 14, 2015 | 2 comments

A kneeling crossbowman from the Terracotta Army assembled for the tomb complex of Qin Shi Huang (r. 221–210 BC)

The history of China can be likened to a majestic tapestry threaded with innovative technologies and embellished with the exquisite artifacts of a prolific culture. Intertwined in this more than 4,000-year-old history are the wars and periods of peace that have lent definition to the complex evolution of this most populous modern nation. Continue reading →

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Tagged Ancient China, ancient engineering, ancient history, ancient mysteries, Ancient Origins, ancient tombs, AntiquityNOW, Qin Shi Huang, Qin Shi Huang tomb, social studies curriculum, Terracotta Army

Factoid Friday! Ancient Ice Cream

Posted on May 1, 2015 | Leave a comment

The origins of ice cream most likely began with ice that was flavored with fruit and essences by the ancient Chinese around 3000 BCE.

Learn more about ice cream and the 5,000 year old delectable history of the hot fudge sundae.

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Bon Appetit Wednesday! Mung Bean Quinoa Soup

Posted on April 29, 2015 | Leave a comment

The mung bean. The name doesn’t inspire thoughts of deliciousness, the tongue doesn’t begin to water with anticipation of scrumptiousness, but maybe it should. Perhaps the rest of the world needs to get on board with a fact that India and China have known for centuries: Mung beans are fabulous. Today we’re bringing you a recipe for Mung Bean and Quinoa Soup (learn about the ancient grain quinoa in our post here). It is packed with healthy goodness and is a perfect comfort food. Continue reading →

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Tagged Ancient China, ancient food, ancient health food, ancient history, ancient India, ancient recipes, AntiquityNOW, mung bean, mung bean and quinoa soup

Mulan: The Journey From Ancient Tale to Disney Blockbuster

Posted on July 17, 2014 | 1 comment

In our blog series on the historic origins of Disney films, we’ve found that being literary archaeologists pays off. Digging into these films reveals layer upon layer of historic events and tales from all over the globe, each serving as inspiration for the next generation of storytellers, and culminating in the present-day retellings that we now experience at the movies. Continue reading →

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Tagged Ancient China, ancient history, AntiquityNOW, Chu Renhuo, Collected Works of the Music Bureau, Disney, Mulan, The Ballad of Mulan, Xu Wei

Bon Appetit Wednesday! Celebrate Germany’s World Cup Win with Ancient Sauerkraut

Posted on July 16, 2014 | Leave a comment

In honor of Germany’s World Cup win last Sunday, we’re featuring a truly German food: sauerkraut! The recipe this week is Never Enough Pork Beer-Braised Sauerkraut and it is perfect for a hearty, German feast. You might be surprised to find however, that sauerkraut did not originate in Germany or anywhere in Europe. Its roots grow out of the East. Continue reading →

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The Summer Solstice: From Ancient Celebration to a Modern Day at the Beach

Posted on June 19, 2014 | 10 comments

Saturday, June 21^st, marks the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and that means the first day of summer! For many, it’s time for barbecues, pool parties, camping trips and vacations at the beach, but for some, the solstice is a much more spiritual day steeped in ancient traditions. How did our ancestors celebrate this first day of the warm season? Continue reading →