Renowned for agility and cunning, this perky-eared zodiac animal was found in many sayings and legends in ancient China
From denoting various levels of illness to the “Gods of Plague,” 疒 is a radical you need to know in sickness or health
Amateur conservationist Yang Fan has explored thousands of little-known historic sites in China, while trying to raise awareness for the need to prot…
From Christians in the Tang dynasty to all-night parties in early 1900s Shanghai, the Western holiday has a longer history in China than most people …
Arson, thieving eunuchs, military invasion: the Forbidden City’s journey from imperial palace to public museum was anything but smooth
How were children without parents treated in ancient history?
How ancient Chinese battled moths, mold, and moisture to keep their manuscripts safe
Rivers of mercury, pearl-studded ceilings—the contents of the unopened burial chamber of Qin Shi Huang continue to baffle archaeologists
How the humble “pingfeng” screen came to adorn everything from cave dwellings to the emperor’s throne
From marking good looks to advancing political careers: See how the rules and styles of facial hair changed in ancient Chinese history
In 18th century China, evil spirits and sorcerers were a constant menace to the public and the government
Discover some lesser-known love stories for Chinese Valentine’s Day
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