Exciting news for history buffs and culture enthusiasts! After nearly 80 years abroad, volumes II and III of the Chu Silk Manuscripts have made their long-awaited return to China this May. Unearthed from a tomb in Zidanku, Changsha and later removed illegally in the 1940s, these ancient texts spent decades in US institutions including the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art.
In a heartfelt interview, Donald Harper, Centennial Professor of Chinese Studies at the University of Chicago, reflects on the emotional significance of this repatriation. He also praises the relentless research led by Professor Li Ling that helped bring these manuscripts back home.
This historic homecoming is more than just a cultural recovery—it's a proud moment for academic preservation and a reminder that our heritage always finds its way back. It’s like that epic comeback in your favorite movie, only this time, it’s real history making headlines! 🎉📜
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University of Chicago professor on return of Chu Silk Manuscripts
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