Clockwork Treasures from China's Forbidden City

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Clockwork Treasures from China's Forbidden City

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Feb 18, 2024

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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.

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Feb 18, 2024

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Clockwork Treasures from China's Forbidden City

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