Why Netizens Can’t Stop Arguing About Qing Court Gossip
Forget about Princess Di—the Qing court was rife with rumors that rival any modern royal scandal, from identity-swapped emperors and contested succes…
Forget about Princess Di—the Qing court was rife with rumors that rival any modern royal scandal, from identity-swapped emperors and contested succes…
A poisonous ancient plant, konjac has become the country’s favorite crunchy, stimulating snack—and a global sensation for its healthy yet addictive b…
With a record number of people taking the Chinese bar exam this year, attention has turned once again to the country’s toughest exam—and to how it ha…
A contemporary of William Shakespeare, Ming dynasty playwright Tang Xianzu left a literary legacy built on dreams and love
With the 2025 World Expo underway, take a look back at China’s long-standing presence and key milestones at the global fair
How the snake evolved from a revered symbol of worship to a figure of fear and evil in ancient Chinese culture
How the pursuit of eternal life shaped politics, culture, and fate in ancient China
Unequal or nonexistent laws left women in ancient China who faced abuse with very few options
Long believed to be a myth, Chinese jade burial suits symbolized ancient nobles’ pursuit of eternal life
A look back on China’s attempts to end imperial rule through political assassinations
From paper and straw to fur coats...this is what ancient Chinese wore to keep themselves warm in winter