This program will be available for sale to the general public starting on November 7, 2024.Want to register before then? Become a donor today, or if you are already a donor, log in to register for this program. Chinese Oracle Bones UNESCO World Heritage Sites Evening Lecture/Seminar Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. ET Code: 1J0431 Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Select your Registration $20 Member $25 Non-Member Resize text Oracle bone with inscription (Photo: Herr Klugbeisser/CC BY-SA 3.0) The oracle bones found in Yinxu (the “ruins of Yin”) represent the earliest surviving records of Chinese script and have yielded unique insights into customs during the reign of the kings of the once-legendary Shang dynasty. Oracle bones are ox bones and tortoise shells used for divination. Historian Justin M. Jacobs recounts the fascinating history of the accidental discovery of what was once thought to be dragon bones at the turn of the 20th century and provides a new picture of Chinese civilization at the dawn of history—one filled with human sacrifice, communion with the supernatural world, and powerful women involved in military campaigns. Jacobs is a professor of history at American University. Additional UNESCO World Heritage Sites Programs January 16: Paleolithic Cave Art General Information View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
