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[kaiselin]

Thread Folder:Chinese Philosophy, Religion and Mythology
Thread Name:Simplicity in Yi (易), Isomorphism
Thread Link:http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17270&st=0&start=0
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:
Fascinating examples of isomorphism relating to I Ching.
A continuation of a discussion on the relationship between the bagua and the mathematical coincidence(?) that it is based on the binary code.

[kaiselin]

Thread Folder: Chinese Philosophy, Religion and Mythology

Thread Name:Serpentine culture hero

Thread Link:http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=17234

What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?:

This thread is comparing how and why the archetypal serpentine creatures throughout the world mythologies all represent wisdom.

[orchid_dreams]

Thread Folder: Chinese Board
Thread Name: 中华古剑录
Thread Link: http://www.chinahist...showtopic=17112
Why did this thread appeal to me: It is a highly informative thread about fictional and non-fictional swords recorded throughout Chinese history.

Thread Folder: Chinese Language Help and Discussion
Thread Name: Shen Kuo's Married Life
Thread Link: http://www.chinahist...showtopic=17513
Why did this thread appeal to me: The thread contains some interesting passages about Shen Kuo (沈括)'s life. Further discussions are also welcome !

[orchid_dreams]

Thread Folder: Chinese Board
Thread Name: 中国重大考古发现年表
Thread Link: http://www.chinahist...showtopic=17541
What's the thread about/why did this thread appeal to me?: The thread contains a chronology of the major archaeological discoveries in China, the earliest from 1919, to 2002.

[Publius]

The Editorial Staff is now accepting your "Forum Favourites" for the June CHF Newsletter.

I look forward to seeing what you like!

[Publius]

Alright, it's time to revive this thread to give forummers a chance to show off their favorite threads in the CHF Newsletter?

General Discussion:
Yongle Encyclopedia, the world's first ?, known general encyclopaedia in ancient times: http://www.chinahist...showtopic=19112

Republic and People's Republic:
The Cultural Revolution and Its Implications: http://www.chinahist...p;#entry4906747

Chinese Archeology:
China Map lays claim to Americas: http://www.chinahist...p...75&start=75


So, what thread/s do you particularly enjoy?

[kaiselin]

1 ]Non-Han Nan Ban posted" Literature on Chinese Architecture, The Yingzao Fashi Manual of Li Jie"
http://www.chinahist...showtopic=18981
I enjoyed seeing the complex drawings from theYingzao Fashi (營造法式) architectural building manual of the Song Dynasty.


2] "Beijing's traditional houses, Hutong" posted by jhf0551 in the CHF Activities Center > CHF Gallery and Museum
http://www.chinahist...showtopic=19220
The pictures of the old alleys and doorways down an old Hutong was a very nice virtual tour of something I will probably never get a chance to experience.

3]"Mountain Poetry" posted by Publius in Chinese Culture Topics > Chinese Literature
http://www.chinahist...p...c=17356&hl=
Because I have discovered I like poetry!!!!!

4]"Chinglish translation of Chinese food - laughable, Can you figure out what it is ?" posted by Danny.T in Chinese Culture Topics > General Chinese Culture > Chinese Food and Beverages
http://www.chinahist...p...c=19002&hl=
"Chicken without sexual life" ?

5] Patties post of "Rebuses, charms and talismen, Daoist robes. Do you see what I see?"in Chinese Philosophy, Religion and Mythology
http://www.chinahist...showtopic=18902
This was fun to look at all the beautiful examples of the fine embroidered robes. the imagery is magnificent.

Edited by kaiselin, 29 September 2007 - 10:38 AM.

[Publius]

Thanks kaiselin, here's another one of Kenneth's informative threads full of great images and analysis.

Chinese Arsenal:
Xiongnu/Hu nomads & Double edged weapons of the steppes zone: http://www.chinahist...showtopic=19286


P.S.-could you put the links along side those recommendations?

[kaiselin]

Thanks kaiselin, here's another one of Kenneth's informative threads full of great images and analysis.

Chinese Arsenal:
Xiongnu/Hu nomads & Double edged weapons of the steppes zone: http://www.chinahist...showtopic=19286
P.S.-could you put the links along side those recommendations?

Lol, Still learning , sorry, Ill go back and see if I can do it right this time.

Edited by kaiselin, 01 October 2007 - 10:30 PM.

[Publius]

Lol, Still learning , sorry, Ill go back and see if I can do it right this time.

Thanks, you're awesome

[kaiselin]

OK everyone,

It's time to send in your suggestions for your favorite threads for the CHF newsletter

Please give the name of the thread, the link and a short explanation of why you enjoyed the thread.

Anyone is welcome to suggest their favorites , you too mods.

You may post your suggestions here or PM me

Thanks

Edited by kaiselin, 17 January 2008 - 02:03 AM.

[MattW]

Hello all,

you may have noticed from the latest newsletter that i have revived the area of the newsletter where we cover a few noteworthy threads. So, nominations for the feb edition would be great. Please put them here with a link [and a reason] or PM me the same info.

Matt

[WangEnlai]

The other Strategic classics thread.
http://www.chinahist...p...t=0&start=0