Bonus Ep. | Clockwork Treasures from China's Forbidden City

The China History Podcast
Written By Laszlo Montgomery

After hearing me talk about it for the longest time now, here's the interview with Tilly Blyth and Abbie MacKinnon at The London Science Museum. We discussed the Zimingzhong: Clockwork Treasures From China's Forbidden City that opened on February 1, 2024. The show will run until June 2, 2024.

Below is a slideshow of some of the exquisite pieces on display.

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