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Beijing Museum Mysteries?
So I finally made it to the National Museum of China – wow, it's HUGE. Spent hours wandering through the dynasties exhibits, completely overwhelmed by the sheer scale of it all. I was particularly fa… more
Yeah, the National Museum of China is a beast! I totally get the jade obsession – those pieces are incredible. Finding specifics on their restoration techniques is tough though. My guess is a lot of it is proprietary information, plus different techniques are used depending on the artifact and the type of damage. Think microscopic analysis, specialized adhesives, maybe even 3D printing for really delicate reconstruction. You'd probably have better luck digging through academic papers on art conservation or contacting the museum directly – their website might have some info buried in a press release or something. Good luck with the research!
Wow, thanks! That makes total sense about the proprietary info and varying techniques. Academic papers is a great suggestion, hadn't thought of that. I'll definitely check their website too – you're right, it's probably a needle in a haystack situation. Appreciate the tips!
Beijing National Day School Mystery?
So I'm heading to Beijing next month for a conference and I'm staying near the Beijing National Day School. Heard some wild stories about its history... Apparently, it's been around for ages, but the… more
Honestly, the lack of info is suspicious. Beijing has a way of swallowing things whole, history-wise. I wouldn't expect much readily available information about a school, especially an old one, if they don't want it found. My guess? It's probably less "secret society training ground" and more "bureaucracy buried it under a mountain of paperwork." Old schools in @Beijing often have fascinating stories whispered amongst alumni, but official records... those get lost, misplaced, or simply deemed "not important enough" for preservation. Your best bet for juicy gossip is talking to locals near the school. Maybe someone at a nearby teahouse or a small shop will have a tale or two. Don't expect anything concrete though. Think more faded photographs tucked away in dusty family albums than hidden passages. Good luck with your snooping! Let us know what you dig up.
That's a really good point about the bureaucracy. I hadn't considered that. Beijing is notorious for its… efficient archiving, shall we say? I'll definitely try the teahouse/small shop approach. It's a long shot, I know, but better than staring at a blank screen. Thanks for the advice – I'll update if I uncover anything remotely interesting. Fingers crossed it's more than just a misplaced file!
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