HISTORY
Becoming a “Fangirl” of History
Who gets to write history? Historians may have one answer, while young female history fandoms offer another.
Three Kingdoms
ANCIENT HISTORY
Mockery, Sarcasm, and Roasting in Ancient China
Ancient scholars and ministers used all forms of scathing rhetoric to refute, persuade, and influence—sometimes to disastrous ends
ANCIENT HISTORY
The City at the Heart of Three Kingdoms Power Struggles
Cao Cao, Guan Yu, Liu Bei, and other Three Kingdoms heroes fought over Jingzhou for decades
ANCIENT HISTORY
Objects that Flew over China’s Skies (In Ancient Times)
From toys for children to weapons of war, ancient inventors sent many things into the sky
BOOKS
How are China’s Biggest Holidays Celebrated in Classic Novels?
The Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival are key scenes of drama in China’s Four Classic Novels, providing clues of how people celebrated holidays in …
ANCIENT HISTORY
Best Beard Fashions in Ancient Times
From marking good looks to advancing political careers: See how the rules and styles of facial hair changed in ancient Chinese history
ANCIENT HISTORY
‘Divine Doctors’ of Ancient Chinese Medicine
Fantastic healers of history and legend
TV
TV’s latest Zhuge Liang wins audiences with English
It was the only thing the genius Three Kingdoms strategist couldn’t do
ARTS
Investiture of the Gods: The 16th Century Tale Inspiring “Ne Zha 2”
Discover the epic tale behind “Ne Zha 2” with “Investiture of the Gods”—A 16th century Chinese novel of gods, heroes, and legendary battles
