Ancient Meets Future: China’s Cultural Revival

From 3,000-year-old oracle bones sparking AI research to Gen-Z embracing silk hanfu on city streets, China's cultural treasures are getting a 21st-century glow-up. Emmy-winning journalist Mike Walter and award-winning host Gasthoori Manickam take us on a time-travel adventure showing how ancient wisdom fuels modern innovation.

Oracle Bones to Algorithms

Those cracked turtle shells used for divination? Archaeologists now use 3D scanning to decode them – like cracking Heaven's original QR codes! 'It's not just history,' Walter explains. 'These artifacts inspire new ways of thinking about data storage and language processing.'

Hanfu Goes Streetwear

Traditional robes once worn by emperors now strut through Shanghai's fashion districts. Young designers mix Ming Dynasty cuts with neon accents and wearable tech. 'Our clothes tell stories that TikTok translates globally,' says Manickam, twirling in a holographic tang suit.

Smart Cities Meet Feng Shui

Architects blend circular courtyard designs with solar panel grids, proving ancient ecological principles work in skyscrapers. One Beijing complex uses AI to adjust lighting like ancient sundials – productivity up 30%!

Silver Screen Sagas

Blockbusters like Creation of the Gods use VR to rebuild Zhou Dynasty temples, making history binge-worthy. As streaming platforms explode, these stories become Hollywood's new obsession.

From Forbidden City merch drops to AI-poetry contests, this cultural renaissance proves old souls can spark new revolutions.

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Race to the Future | Ep1: Finding an identity linking past and present

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