Spit and say 'phew! lacquer.' (religious rituals of ancient China)(China supplement)

Article Abstract:

Archaeological excavations in China have revealed new information on the religion of classical Chinese civilisation in the Confucius-dominated period of around 400-200BC. Confucius is traditionally perceived as being a religious sceptic who promoted the idea that spirits and demons should be kept at a distance. Manuscripts excavated from ancient burial sites provide evidence that religious practice was widespread, although the manuscripts are not the sort traditionally maintained by priests. Ancient medical manuscripts also incorporate religious material.

China, Classical antiquities, Religious aspects

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Ancient foundation courses

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Teaching of classics in schools has been declining since the late 1950s. There were only 1,000 full-time teachers of classics in sixth form colleges and maintained secondary schools by 1992, compared to 3,400 in 1984. However, the subject can still do well at university level, according to statistics compiled by the Council of University Classics Departments.

Study and teaching, Classical philology

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The ancient world meets modern cartography

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A description of how 'The Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World' was made is presented. The book, which contains 99 different maps, was started in 1990 and published in 2000.

Publishing industry, Product information, Criticism and interpretation, Maps (Geography), The Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World, Geography, Ancient, Ancient geography

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