For a modern day celebrity tomb I decided to choose Shaquille O’Neal. He deserves a burial complex because he is a well known figure who did many things throughout his life. He played basketball but in more recent times he used known for his Gold Bond and Icy Hot commercials. His commercials are cultural icons […]
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There was a government official by the name of Zhou Xuan. He worked for others as a dream interpreter. When one official named Zhen dreamed of a snake that had four feet and dwelled in a hollow within his gatehouse, Xuan told him the meaning. He said that the dream was about women bandits who […]
Continue ReadingReflection on Learning in Class
When first delving into the topic of weekly reflections I need to get something said right at the start. I don’t do social media. I do not take pictures of myself or others, I do not post memes, and I certainly do not blog. So when I was required to make a blog and regularly […]
Continue ReadingSurvival Guide Time for Time Travelers
Going back in time to Han China requires a lot of preparation on our part. The Chinese people at this time believed that spirits and ancestors were very active in everyday life so to blend in effectively, knowing about their vision of the afterlife is very important. An important thing to keep in mind is […]
Continue ReadingIntroduction: Oracle Bones
Q. Hey I missed class, I know we talked about oracle bones but what are they? A. Remember how we saw the gravedigger always search for luck and depend on the spirits for financial help? The oracle bones are like that except done thousands of years ago. Evidence of this has been found all the […]
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