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Why am I obsessed with China’s ancient golden age? I took my daughter on a trip to find out

By Xiaolu Guo · The Guardian · September 2026
Why am I obsessed with China’s ancient golden age? I took my daughter on a trip to find out
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"The long read: I felt a duty to write about the Tang dynasty and its incredible social and cultural sophistication - but also to connect my Chinese past with my child"

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