《oracicedynasty》 Episode 1 of the documentary, titled “The First Day of the Dynasty”, delves into the early history of the Shang Dynasty, specifically the discovery of oracle bone inscriptions and their extraordinary significance in understanding this ancient dynasty.Through the unique historical window of oracle bone inscriptions, this episode leads the audience into the cultural territory of the Shang Dynasty, revealing all aspects of social life in that era, including the political system, divination customs, and the social background of the Shang King Wu Ding.

In this episode, viewers learn about the first discovery of the Oracle and its subsequent significant impact on academia.As the earliest mature writing system in China, oracle bone inscriptions not only record the daily and major events of the Shang Dynasty, but also show the stories of Shang kings such as Wu Ding and their queens, including their lives, wars, and divination of the future.Through these words carved on tortoise shells and animal bones, historians and archaeologists can reconstruct the history of the Shang Dynasty and understand the beliefs, social structure and technological development of the people of that era.

In addition, Episode 1 also explores the central role of divination in Shang Dynasty society, how to predict good and bad luck and guide decision-making through oracle bone inscriptions, and how these inscriptions become important information for future generations to understand the history of the Shang Dynasty.Through the interpretation and analysis of modern experts, the audience can have a dialogue across time and space with the Shang Dynasty civilization across three thousand years, and experience that ancient era that is both mysterious and full of wisdom.