# Marquis Yi

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Tan Jun and the Chime Bells of Marquis Yi

The Chime Bells of Marquis Yi, a set of well-tuned carillon of sixty-five bronze bells unearthed in today’s Hubei province, is considered one of the most astonishing archaeological discoveries in recent history. How does this ancient instrument sound like? And how does it feel to play the 2,400-yea…

Interesting Chimes: The Story of the Zenghouyi Bells

Today, we are going to talk about a set of chimes from more than 2,400 years ago that reveal the musical theory of ancient China and, in doing so, has unwittingly rewritten global music history. Context.

Jiahu Bone Flute: Echoes of Prehistoric Civilization

Today, we are going to talk about a museum to be opened on May 18, which is International Museum Day, and we’re going to shine a spotlight on part of its collection – especially a bone flute from the Neolithic Age that first piped out a tune more than 8,000 years ago.

The Prehistory of Chinese Music Theory

Professor Robert Bagley, Princeton University Tuesday 26 October 2004, 5.30pm The tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng (d.433 BC), excavated by Chinese archaeologists in 1978, contained thirty well-preserved musical instruments. The most spectacular are a set of 41 chimestones and a set of 65 bells, both o…

0c(2) From Emergence To Convergence Part 2 - Indian & Chinese Classical Music

We are back, and today we're headed east to meet two ancient classical music traditions that survive and thrive down to this day. Join us for an episode packed with music philosophy, microtones, and soooooo many instruments! Plus, find out why it's never a good idea to make deals with tectonic plat…

Marquis Yi of Zeng’s Fridge: How Ancient Chinese Made Life Cool

Today, we’ll talk about an ancient artifact that served as Marquis Yi of Zeng’s “refrigerator.” Yes, you heard me right. It was a bronze cooling device from the Warring States period, and demonstrates early Chinese cooling technology using ice and clever design to chill food and drinks.

Episode 06: The Stone That Could Sing🎵

What can a set of bells teach children about leadership, harmony, and music from 2,400 years ago? This week on Little Lantern Stories, our magic lantern takes us to an extraordinary discovery in China. In 1978, archaeologists opened a tomb sealed for more than 2,400 years.Inside, they found somethi…

Ep58: History comes alive: Irene Bennett’s new novel, “Battle of the Artisans,” portrays the making of the very real Bells of Marquis Yi, a 2500-year-old National Treasure of China. Don’t miss our interview at Elaine’s!

Meet the Author: Irene Vinyard Bennett has wide experience as a writer and educational minister. Her debut novel, BATTLE OF THE ARTISANS: Making the Bells of Marquis Yi, won the International Proverse Prize of 2022.  It is the first story about the Bronze-Age Bells of Marquis Yi, a National Treasur…