ANCIENT HISTORY
A Straw-Cloaked Life
New Palace Museum exhibition illuminates poet Su Dongpo and his thousand-year legacy
Ancient History
ANCIENT HISTORY
Sky Signal
Long before China’s mission to Mars, ancient history deemed the “fire planet” an omen of disaster and the downfall of emperors
ANCIENT HISTORY
Sleeping in Ancient Times
Historical aids and rituals for getting a good night’s rest
ANCIENT HISTORY
The Origins of Ancient (and Not-So-Ancient) Chinese Place Names
Modern Chinese place names that reflect ancient history and traditional naming conventions
ANCIENT HISTORY
Empire of Merchants
The “Hui traders” of southern Anhui province once ruled over the most powerful commercial network in China
ANCIENT HISTORY
Tracing the Tangut
As Genghis Khan lay dying, he ordered his generals to take revenge on the people that killed him—and exterminate an empire without a trace
ANCIENT HISTORY
Liangzhu Culture: A Story Etched in Jade
Jade was an important social marker in this Neolithic civilization, now a UNESCO site
ANCIENT HISTORY
Gay Emperors in Chinese History
Five love stories about ancient monarchs and their male confidantes
ANCIENT HISTORY
A Relic’s Return
China is now one of many countries demanding the repatriation of looted antiquities
