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“A fox at fifty can transform into a woman. At a hundred, she becomes a beautiful sorceress, capable of bewitching […]
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When people think of ancient Chinese kingdoms, they often picture the mighty Tang, Song, or Ming dynasties. But tucked away […]
When it comes to military conquests, few can match the ruthless efficiency of Qin’s unification of China. The Qin state, […]
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The Tang Dynasty, despite being over a millennium in the past, still holds a special place in Chinese culture. Terms […]
When we talk about British monarchs, kings often steal the spotlight. But let’s not forget the formidable queens who have […]
“Game of Thrones” Season 8 ended with a thud rather than a bang, leaving fans clutching their metaphorical pitchforks. From […]
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be forgotten by the world? The Eskimos might have a thing or […]
Standing next to Homer’s Iliad, I feel as if the book is towering over me, an awe-inspiring giant. —Dante While […]
If there’s anyone in the early 20th century Chinese intellectual world who embodies the character of Huang Yaoshi from Jin […]