An 11th-century dynasty gave the world the modern restaurant—complete with menus, waiters, and the feudal version of Michelin Stars
Historians are still uncovering a doomed American wartime mission to meet Maoist rebels and broker an alliance
On the 650th year of this famous dynasty’s founding, a leading historian examines why its legacy endures
When civilizations collide over the stars, there is nothing left to do but declare battle…to the death!
Sedition, sexuality, sorcery, and seduction were among many anxieties that the Qing associated with unmarried men
Two recent dramas offer new explanations to why the wife of Emperor Qianlong cut her hair—and got herself banished from court
Learn about the PRC’s iconic red star flag, chosen from a nationwide design contest 69 years ago
A modern artist who transformed Chinese painting with his vivid portraits of history, horses, and wartime resistance
Emperors that broke the stereotype of being serial philanderers
In “Imperial Twilight,” historian Stephen Platt shows how flawed decisions led to full-blown conflict between two mighty trading partners
Since the 1950s, Beijing’s nuclear policies have led to domino effects throughout Asia
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