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The Curious History of China's Inside-Painted Snuff Bottle

The quaint little pieces of art have an interesting backstory, one which weaves together the history of tobacco, royalty and art in China. Today, inside-painting of snuff bottles is...

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 11 December 2020

This Week in History: When Andy Warhol Came to China

In late 1982, Andy Warhol and a small entourage were invited on a VIP trip to Beijing, the Forbidden City and Great Wall.

by Ned Kelly, 29 October 2020

History and Culture: The Brown Sugar Industry in China

Why does it taste so good?

by Tianhao Luo, 05 October 2020

Satisfyingly Sour: A Brief History of Old Ales

What we owe to the‘magical wizards’ or lore.

by Chris Foste, 25 August 2020

A Brief, Hairy History of Women's Rights in China

Hairstyles were closely intertwined with politics over a century of change for women.

by Bailey Hu, 30 July 2020

From Sightings to Alien Sex: A Brief History of UFOs in China

The truth is out there – has been for ages…

by That's Shanghai, 07 May 2020

The History of the Daiquiri: War, White Rum and a Ship's Doctor

As with everything in this universe, the story of the daiquiri starts with a war...

by Logan R. Brouse, 06 May 2020

History Man Patrick Cranley on Bringing Old Shanghai to Life

Founder of Historic Shanghai.

by Ned Kelly, 07 November 2019

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