Name: Power of words: Was writing a royal privilege?
Uploaded: 2026-03-27T10:41:35+08:00
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Description: As many as 3,000 years ago, writing was not just a means of communication – it was a privilege. Explore how King Wu Ding of the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC) used oracle bones to consolidate royal authority and carve his power into history.

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As many as 3,000 years ago, writing was not just a means of communication – it was a privilege. Explore how King Wu Ding of the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC) used oracle bones to consolidate royal authority and carve his power into history.

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