Rocket scientists, novelists, Nobel Prize winners: meet the Chinese family whose bloodline reads like a who’s who of the modern world
Before the small, biometric-chipped booklet we now clutch when crossing borders, travel credentials in ancient China took many forms—from tokens and …
Explore the multifaceted life of Song Emperor Zhao Kuangyin and the idioms it inspired
Ancient seafarers who roamed China’s waters left behind countless legends: as leaders of popular uprisings, developers of maritime trade, and heroes …
From pedestrian wheelbarrows imbued with mystical powers to mechanical beings that poured wine for Tang dynasty courtiers, ancient China birthed mech…
From the women of Xunpu to ancient emperors, the floral hairpin has been a cherished tradition among both men and women for centuries, serving as dec…
The Mid-Autumn Festival became an official public holiday only in 2008, but it has been celebrated for centuries
From veiled scholar hats to canopied backpacks, China’s obsession with sun protection is not a recent one
Liaodi Pagoda, once the tallest structure in the world, now stands as part of the backdrop of a crowded square in a small Hebei city
With no washing machines or chemical detergents available, ancient Chinese had to get innovative to keep their clothes clean
How ancient Chinese battled moths, mold, and moisture to keep their manuscripts safe
Discover some lesser-known love stories for Chinese Valentine’s Day
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