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A personal scholarly archive and blog by 柯棋瀚 featuring academic essays (論說), diaries (散記), and extensive research notes. Content covers Chinese history, classical studies (including the Classic of Poetry and Yi Li), calligraphy, philology, and historical administrative documents such as Han dynasty bamboo slips and Dunhuang manuscripts.

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  1. Overview of the Guoyu (国语)

    The Guoyu is the earliest extant national history (国别史) recording the Spring and Autumn period. It documents the Zhou royal house and seven states (Lu, Qi, Jin, Zheng, Chu, Wu, and Yue), ordered by their proximity to the Zhou house. It focuses on political discourse and reflects strong 'people-based' (民本) thought. Authorship is debated; some attribute it to Zuo Qiuming, while others view it as a compilation of various records over time.

  2. Overview of Husa Knife craftsmanship and cultural significance

    Husa knives are a traditional craft of the Achang people in Husa Township, Longchuan County, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan. The knives are deeply tied to the Achang people's nature worship and ancestral history. A key characteristic is the crescent-shaped blade, which symbolizes the moon and is designed for practical digging and scooping. The craft is considered a national treasure of China, often compared to the Longquan sword ('East has Longquan sword, South has Husa knife').

  3. Overview of the Former Residence of Mao Zedong and Yang Kaihui

    Located at No. 22 Qingshuitang in Changsa, this site served as the residence of Mao Zedong and his wife Yang Kaihui for approximately three and a half years following the First National Congress of the CCP in 1921. It was used as a secret base for organizational work and the establishment of the Hunan branch of the CCP.

  4. Introduction of Symbolic Algebra and Infinite Series to China

    Two key mathematical introductions occurred during the Kangxi era:

    • Infinite Series: Introduced in 1701 by the French Jesuit Amiot (杜德美) via the 'Three Arts of Amiot' (杜氏三術).
    • Symbolic Algebra: Introduced in 1712 by Jean-François Gerbillon (傅聖澤), who taught the 'New Method of Al-Jabr' (阿爾熱巴拉新法) to Emperor Kangxi. In this period, algebra was translated as 'Al-Jabr' (阿爾熱巴拉/阿爾朱巴爾).

  5. Overview of Khara-Khoto excavation documents

    The primary body of Western Xia documents originates from three major excavations at the Khara-Khoto site:

    1. 1908: Led by P.K. Kozlov (Russian expedition); documents are currently held in Russia.
    2. 1914: Led by M. Aurel Stein (British expedition); documents are currently held in the UK.
    3. 1983-1984: Conducted by the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Cultural Relics Archaeology Research Institute and Alashan League Cultural Relics Work Station; documents are held in Inner Mongolia.

    A critical part of the 1908 excavation is the 'Tiansheng Code' (Tiansheng Gaigiu Dingxin Luling), which was fully published by scholar Kchanov in 1989 and translated into Chinese by Shi Jinbo, Bai Bin, and Nie Hongyin in 1994.

  6. Overview of the Shi Hun Li (Scholar Marriage Rituals)

    The Shi Hun Li describes the marriage process for the scholar (Shi) class. The rituals are timed for 'Hun' (twilight), defined as three 'shang' (time units/clepsydra marks) after sunset. The process is designed to maintain modesty and propriety through the use of intermediaries and gradual steps.

  7. Overview of the Tongdian (典章制度专史)

    The first specialized history of institutional systems, written by Du You during the Tang Dynasty. It consists of 200 volumes divided into nine categories (e.g., food and money, elections, officials, rites, music). It tracks institutional evolution from antiquity to the Tianbao era, with a particular focus on Tang systems, reflecting a philosophy of 'practical statecraft' (经邦致用).

  8. Overview of Ancient Calendar Basics (古曆初階)

    The 'Ancient Calendar Basics' series provides a foundational guide to traditional Chinese calendrical science (律曆), bridging the gap between modern astronomy/music theory and ancient texts. The series is divided into six key areas: a brief history of calendars, general astronomy (modern and ancient), professional astronomical calculations, the 'Sifen' (Four-Quarter) calendar system, traditional time-keeping systems (including hours, water clocks, and auspicious/inauspicious days), and the mathematical tools used in ancient calendars.

  9. Overview of the Fei Oath (肸誓/費誓)

    The Fei Oath (also written as 肸誓 or 鮮誓) was a military oath administered by Bo Qin (伯禽) of Lu at a location called Fei (a place in the eastern suburbs of Lu, associated with the Ji family). The oath was issued to mobilize troops and citizens to combat the simultaneous uprisings of the Huai Yi (淮夷) and Xu Rong (徐戎) tribes. The text serves as a historical example of military preparation and the legal consequences of disobedience.

  10. Overview of Guangdong Museum's Key Artifacts

    The Guangdong Museum (粤博) features 11 designated 'Treasures of the Museum' (镇馆之宝), which include a mix of ancient artifacts and more recent cultural works. Notable items include:

    • Pre-Song Dynasty: Western Zhou Bronze He (青铜盉).
    • Pre-Ming Dynasty: Yuan Dynasty Haikang Kiln brown-colored phoenix and bird pattern lotus leaf cover jar, Southern Song Dynasty Nanhai No. 1 gilded necklace, Yuan Dynasty white jade openwork dragon and peony cover knob, and Zhao Mengfu's Xingshu Lou Shi Ming scroll.
    • Ming and Qing Dynasties to Modern Era: Gold-lacquered wood-carved ancestral shrine (Chaozhou wood carving), Qing Dynasty Qianjin Houwang Duan inkstone, Qing Dynasty Qianlong Agricultural and Commercial Trade export wallpaper, Ming Dynasty Dehua Kiln Zhang Shoushan sculpted Arhat, Yangchun Malachite, and Qing Dynasty Guangcai figure pattern double-ear cover bowl.

  11. Overview of Lei Cizong's scholarship on mourning attire

    Lei Cizong (386–448 AD), a prominent Confucian scholar of the Liu Song dynasty, developed a distinct school of thought known as 'Lei-shi Xue' (雷氏學), specializing in the study of mourning attire (喪服學). His representative work is the 'Brief Annotations on the Classics of Mourning Attire' (略注喪服經傳). His interpretations often contrast with those of Zheng Xuan, particularly in his preference for flexible, person-specific measurements over the rigid, standardized dimensions advocated by Zheng.

  12. Overview of Ancient Indian Scientific Contributions

    Ancient Indian science, particularly during the Gupta Empire (the Golden Age until approx. 650 CE), was characterized by highly specialized mathematical astronomy and advanced medicine. While astronomy focused on astrological prediction rather than empirical measurement, it developed sophisticated calculations for solar years, equinoxes, lunar cycles, and planetary motion. Key figures include Aryabhata I (who independently proposed the Earth's rotation) and Brahmagupta (who calculated an accurate Earth circumference and studied algebra, trigonometry, and negative numbers). The Indian mathematical system introduced the concept of zero and decimals.