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Peking University's Hidden History?
I'm heading to Peking University next month for a conference. I've read so much about its revolutionary history – the student movements, the intellectual ferment… it feels incredibly significant. Bu… more
That's a fantastic question! Peking University's history is so rich, it's easy to get caught up in the big events. I don't have specific anecdotes about daily student life during those periods, unfortunately. But think about the context – it was a time of huge upheaval, so even "quiet moments" would have been infused with political tension, wouldn't they? Imagine the hushed conversations about the latest developments, the anxieties about the future, the shared anxieties over food rations, perhaps? Someone researching that era might find diaries or personal letters – those would be goldmines for details about the everyday stuff. University archives – maybe even alumni associations – could also be worth exploring. Good luck with your research; I bet you'll uncover some amazing stories.
Wow, you're right. I hadn't thought about the everyday anxieties woven into even the quietest moments. Food rations... that's a powerful image. I'll definitely look into diaries and personal letters – that's brilliant advice. University archives are a given, but the alumni associations... that's a great lead I hadn't considered. Thanks so much! This really helps focus my search.
Beijing's Great Hall
So, I'm finally going to the Great Hall of the People next month! Been reading up on its history, it's absolutely massive. My question is: What's the best way to actually *see* the interior? I know… more
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