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Exploring Tang Quatrains, Part 2: Poetry on History and Myths

By Tianyi Fei on February 18, 2025

What can poetry reveal about history, mythology, and cultural memory? In the Tang dynasty, poets not only expressed personal emotions but also engaged with historical events, folklore, and timeless legends. In our previous blog post, we explored themes of frontier life, parting, and nostalgia in Tang quatrains (read Part 1 here). This week, we continue […]

Posted in Carousel, chinese literature, Chinese Rare Book Collection, Digitizers' Blog, Tang Poetry | Read More | No Comments

The Negatives 5396 Larch Photo Album: Family Life in Early 20th-Century Vancouver

By Tianyi Fei on November 25, 2024

The Negatives 5396 Larch Photo Album offers a warm and intimate look into family life in the early 20th century, capturing moments from a family residing at 5396 Larch St., Vancouver, B.C. At this time, the city’s communities were evolving amid social and economic changes, marking an era of growth and adaptation.  As part of […]

Posted in Carousel, Cats, children, Digitizers' Blog, Dogs, family, Uno Langmann Family Collection | Read More | No Comments

Reeling in the Past: Game Fishing in Canada

By Tianyi Fei on October 25, 2024

One of the most charming aspects of game fishing is the thrill of the unknown—what lies beneath the surface, whether the day’s efforts will yield a prize catch, or if luck will be on the angler’s side. This unpredictability adds to the excitement for all anglers, from seasoned fishing enthusiasts to weekend hobbyists. But as […]

Posted in BC Historical Books, Carousel, chung collection, Digitizers' Blog, Fishing | Read More | No Comments

Stanley Park: A Journey Through History and Today

By Tianyi Fei on September 25, 2024

Land Acknowledgement: We gratefully acknowledge that Stanley Park is on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. As Vancouver’s first and largest urban park, Stanley Park stands as a cherished green oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. Originally a site of deep cultural significance for Indigenous peoples, Stanley Park […]

Posted in Carousel, chung collection, Digitizers' Blog, First Nations Totem Poles, Hollow Tree, Indigenous cultures, open collections, Stanley Park, Uno Langmann Family Collection, wildlife | Read More | No Comments