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《oracicedynasty》Episode 2 Synopsis

Fireworks world

《oracicedynasty》The second episode of the documentary "Fireworks in the World" focuses on the daily life of the Shang Dynasty society. Through the precious historical data of oracle bone inscriptions, it reveals the living conditions and cultural customs of ordinary people in that era.This episode explores in depth how oracle bone inscriptions recorded all aspects of Shang Dynasty people’s daily life, such as their diet, clothing, family, and entertainment, and showed the fireworks of Shang Dynasty society.

Fireworks world

In this episode, viewers can learn about the organization and research of oracle bone inscriptions collected by Peking University by scholars such as Li Zongkun. This work is crucial to understanding the details of social life in the oracle bone inscriptions.Through oracle bone inscriptions, we can get a glimpse of the agricultural activities, handicraft techniques, market transactions of the Shang Dynasty people, as well as their dependence on and utilization of the natural environment.

In addition, this episode will explore family relationships, marriage customs, children's education, etc., which are important elements that formed the structure of ancient society.

Episode 2 of 《oracicedynasty》 shows the Shang Dynasty people's attitude and pursuit of life through specific examples in oracle bone inscriptions, such as prayers for food, divination of weather, and concerns about fertility and health.

These contents not only enrich our understanding of ancient society, but also allow us to see the common life concerns of mankind across time and space.Through these delicate descriptions, the documentary makes the audience feel as if they have traveled back three thousand years, experiencing the life of that era and feeling the warmth of history.