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Made in Ancient China

Made in Ancient China

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Tracing how China's timeless creations journey across borders and centuries, shape cultures, and connect worlds along the way. Have thoughts or questions about the episodes? We’d love to hear from you. Contact: li.yi@cgtn.com

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Episodes
  • From a symbol of wealth to fashion muse: the many lives of silk

    From a symbol of wealth to fashion muse: the many lives of silk
    Jul 29 2026
    The art of silk-making was born in ancient China, but its journey certainly didn’t end there. In this episode, we find out how silk has been transformed, adapted, and cherished across the globe.

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    11 mins
  • The global trade of the "green gold" – tea

    The global trade of the "green gold" – tea
    Jul 29 2026
    Thanks to the dedication across generations, races and continents, tea – a humble leafy plant, managed to travel across lands and oceans and become the essence of a shared ritual around the world. From ancient caravans to royal courts, from the misty mountains of Yunnan to the bustling ports of London, this is the story of how tea conquered the globe - one sip at a time. Special thanks to Le Suna, Deputy Director and Research Curator of China National Tea Museum, whose expertise in the history of tea has greatly enriched this episode.

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    12 mins
  • Tea: the "super drink" for ancient people

    Tea: the "super drink" for ancient people
    Jul 29 2026
    Tea is the most consumed beverage on Earth after water, and it has been loved for centuries. But tea is more than just a pleasant drink. It has served as medicine, inspired rituals, philosophy, and poetry. It sparked trade routes, shaped empires… even stirred up revolutions. So how did tea travel beyond its origin in the ancient time and grow into something so significant? Special thanks to Le Suna, Deputy Director and Research Curator of China National Tea Museum, whose expertise in the history of tea has greatly enriched this episode.

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    13 mins
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