A look at the who, what, where, why, and how of Song Dynasty travel.
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Water Margin, Supplemental Episode 004: Food
A look at food and drinks during the Northern Song.
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A quick look at currencies, income, and living expenses during the Northern Song.
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A look at the growth of Buddhism during the Northern Song and the religion’s relationship with the imperial government.
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A quick look at the ancient Chinese game of football that allowed Gao Qiu to break into government service.
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