Read the second part of the story of Xu He as she leaves the leprosy village—and find out why she comes back
As the Han empire crumbled and the Yellow Turban Rebellion sought to overthrow imperial rule, the “Way of the Five Pecks of Rice” quietly planted the…
On International Workers’ Day, we take a look at how ancient poets wrote about labor and the working classes
On Qingming Festival, here’s a look at some ancient Chinese mourning rituals, from costume and diet, to mourning periods and wedding bans
China may not have invented April Fools’ Day, but Chinese history is littered with practical jokes
How picture newspapers in the early 20th century reflected changing views on freedom and love
How a priest from today’s Ukraine and a band of Siberian refugees built a Russian Orthodox mission in the heart of the Qing Empire
Retirement from working wasn’t always bliss for ancient Chinese officials
Ancient feasts were venues of political intrigue, murder, and even cannibalism
Ancient Chinese labeled tough, fierce women “tigresses”—they often had to deal with sexism and unruly husbands
Historian Tonio Andrade recalls a mostly forgotten moment of 18th century Chinese diplomacy and winter sports history
Opened in 1997, the Saibei Resort in Chongli county introduced China’s first generation of ski enthusiasts to the sport
Or add: Theworldofchinese
