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How the Horse Became the Ultimate Metaphor for Talent in China
Prized in ancient China for their strength on and off the battlefield, horses have long been synonymous with talent and misused potential—a theme now resonating with the country’s youth
Late Bloomers in Ancient China
A cursory look back through some key characters in China’s history reveals that much can be achieved, even in one’s twilight years
A Short History of Pirates in Ancient China
Ancient seafarers who roamed China’s waters left behind countless legends: as leaders of popular uprisings, developers of maritime trade, and heroes against foreign invasion. Here are some notable Chinese “pirates” who deserve your attention.
Innocent Hearts or Warped Wood?: Children in Ancient Chinese Philosophy
How the idea of a child’s innocence has shifted through Chinese history
Children Untaught: “Father-Destroying” Stories in Ancient China
Through greed, betrayal, or simple mischance, these ancient sons and daughters brought ruin upon their own fathers, officials, princes, and emperors alike
育: The Character That Follows You From Birth
Explore the character that encompasses birth, nurture, and education
Divine Departure: When a Goddess Flies Commercial
How a Song dynasty goddess continues to protect—from ancient seafarers on the maritime silk road to modern exporters in today’s global trade war
The Dreams of Tang Xianzu, the “Shakespeare of the East”
A contemporary of William Shakespeare, Ming dynasty playwright Tang Xianzu left a literary legacy built on dreams and love
Rebellion, Corruption, and the Lychee: The History of Chinese Couriers
Long before express delivery became an everyday essential, ancient China had built an intricate courier system, though its bureaucracy also bred corruption and chaos
Ne Zha: From Myth to Cultural Icon
Ne Zha transcended his origins as a Buddhist deity to emerge as a rebellious, anti-patriarchal hero in popular culture
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