Zhao Jishan, “the movie man,” spent years dragging a mobile cinema through rural China to bring entertainment to the villages
From marking good looks to advancing political careers: See how the rules and styles of facial hair changed in ancient Chinese history
We take a trip to every Maoist’s favorite travel destination: Nanjie Village
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
How Huangsiqiao, a historic town with China’s oldest city walls, came to molder in the jungle of western Hunan
How DIY travel originated in the Cultural Revolution and evolved into a modern quest for self-discovery
From swimming across the Yangtze in the 60s to indecency scandals in the 80s: 30 years of swimwear history in China
In the Tang dynasty, scholars celebrated the end of exams with food, bribes, and cosying up to officials
From controversial kiss scenes in movies to stolen trysts by the riverbank, here’s how China rediscovered kissing after the Cultural Revolution
How rulers and would-be rulers used and manipulated prophetic texts
Hair was almost sacred to some ancient Chinese, and hairdressers eventually cashed in
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