From millennia-old rituals to everyday idioms, the Classic of Poetry’s importance to Chinese literary culture cannot be overstated—and a recent archa…
A cursory look back through some key characters in China’s history reveals that much can be achieved, even in one’s twilight years
Through greed, betrayal, or simple mischance, these ancient sons and daughters brought ruin upon their own fathers, officials, princes, and emperors …
Facing an increasingly competitive job market, the battle to enter China’s civil service seems more ruthless than ever—though it’s really the continu…
Reported sightings of the mythical creature have captivated people in China for centuries
From Wu Zetian to Emperor Yongzheng, China’s imperial rulers were obsessed with people conspiring against the throne and came up with various systems…
From ankle crushing to slow slicing, ancient Chinese punishments and torture were brutal
How the humble “pingfeng” screen came to adorn everything from cave dwellings to the emperor’s throne
Hair was almost sacred to some ancient Chinese, and hairdressers eventually cashed in
Dozens of historical figures are commemorated on Duanwu Festival, so how exactly did the festival begin?
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 Qingming Festival, here’s a look at some ancient Chinese mourning rituals, from costume and diet, to mourning periods and wedding bans
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