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1. The Song dynasty was a great time for China. But a terrible one for many women
While the Song dynasty saw huge advancements in culture, commerce and technology, it also gave rise to the horrific practice of foot binding.
2. Where do witch hats come from? China’s Tarim mummies may hold the answer
The witch hat can be seen everywhere, from Halloween costumes to Hollywood films. But what many may not know is that a particular group of “witches” in northwestern China have, for decades, haunted historians and anthropologists with questions relating to the origins of the headgear and early human migration.
3. Best things to eat in Shunde, China’s ‘cradle of Cantonese cuisine’