China's Foot Binding Tradition

China's Foot Binding Tradition

Foot binding was practiced in China for more than 1,000 years -- far longer than can be attributed to a mere cultural or fashion fad. Why did such an extreme type of body modification become such an ingrained part of the culture for so long? Read the show notes here.

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Atlanta History Center and James Baldwin

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