<p>How calligraphy during the Song Dynasty was seen as a powerful tool in state craft.</p>

How calligraphy during the Song Dynasty was seen as a powerful tool in state craft.

Ep12 Old skills, new rules, dangerous times

<p>Exploring the history and charm of one of China’s most fascinating dynasties.  Meeting its rulers, artists, poets and people in the streets.  Discovering its artistic, social and scientific treasures that have shaped the way we all live today.</p>

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Exploring the history and charm of one of China’s most fascinating dynasties. Meeting its rulers, artists, poets and people in the streets. Discovering its artistic, social and scientific treasures that have shaped the way we all live today.

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