China’s adherence to the 12-year zodiac cycle is known around the world. What might be more surprising is that the West’s astrological signs have als…
Ancient scholars and ministers used all forms of scathing rhetoric to refute, persuade, and influence—sometimes to disastrous ends
How the pursuit of eternal life shaped politics, culture, and fate in ancient China
Unequal or nonexistent laws left women in ancient China who faced abuse with very few options
Facing an increasingly competitive job market, the battle to enter China’s civil service seems more ruthless than ever—though it’s really the continu…
Long believed to be a myth, Chinese jade burial suits symbolized ancient nobles’ pursuit of eternal life
Cao Cao, Guan Yu, Liu Bei, and other Three Kingdoms heroes fought over Jingzhou for decades
Reported sightings of the mythical creature have captivated people in China for centuries
Exploring the ancient Chinese obsession with carving messages and poems on rocks and walls
From paper and straw to fur coats...this is what ancient Chinese wore to keep themselves warm in winter
From Wu Zetian to Emperor Yongzheng, China’s imperial rulers were obsessed with people conspiring against the throne and came up with various systems…
Slogans, music, celebrities, and rhymes all helped ancient Chinese advertise their wares for sale
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