A Foreigner's Story and Adventure in The Porcelain Capital, Jingdezhen (China)

Wow! I must admit this is the first video I've seen where the narrator, Daniel, not only brings us on a journey of making Chinese ceramics in Jingdezhen, but also participated in the entire process! Kudos to Daniel for being such a good sport and taking the time to share his experience with us!



https://youtu.be/1RadZYqdb2c

The Roles of Chinese Empresses Explored (Qing Dynasty)

This documentary, albeit short, covered an exhibition which took 4 years in the making. It explored the various roles of Chinese empresses during the Qing dynasty. On display were a variety of objects including portraits, jewelry, garments, Buddhist sculptures and decorative artworks.

Key takeaways:

1. Many of the best things were not only reserved for the emperor, but also for the empress and empress dowager.

2. As the 'Mother of the Empire', they were role models within the imperial family.

3. They had the right to voice their opinion and make suggestions to the emperor.

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnB1WloDmoI