n 1906, a child was born in the heart of Beijing, in the residence of Rongyuan, a high-ranking official in […]
The early 20th century in China was a time of significant transformation. Amid the influx of Western ideas and the […]
When it comes to infamous figures in Chinese history, there are a few whose actions have cast a dark shadow […]
In the turbulent years of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the central plains were ravaged by wars and famine, plunging […]
In the more than two thousand years of feudal society in China, the traditional marriage system was characterized by one […]
In 1988, the movie Dunhuang hit the silver screen, adapted from the novel by Japanese author Inoue Yasushi. It narrates […]
When you hear the word “stinky,” what comes to mind? The typical reaction might be one of disgust, yet, in […]
In 1975, an extraordinary archaeological discovery was made in Yunmeng County, Hubei Province. A tomb was unearthed, revealing a fascinating […]
In 1824, America was celebrating the vibrant spirit of independence as it approached its 50th anniversary. For many, this milestone […]
The War of 1812 was a messy affair, but it undoubtedly boosted American confidence. Just three months after the war […]
The year was 1819, and the United States was riding high on what historians now call the “Era of Good […]
James Monroe may not have been the flashiest of the Founding Fathers, but he was, without a doubt, one of […]
In February 1815, the U.S. Senate ratified the Treaty of Ghent, officially ending the War of 1812. But as the […]
By 1814, the War of 1812 had dragged on for over two years, leaving both the United States and Britain […]
In September 1814, fresh from their fiery victory in Washington, British forces set their sights on Baltimore, a thriving port […]
By the summer of 1814, the War of 1812 had been raging for two years. Up until that point, the […]
When people think of the War of 1812, they often view it as a minor conflict between the United States […]
When President James Madison stood before Congress on June 1, 1812, he delivered a powerful message: war with Britain was […]
On March 4, 1809, James Madison was inaugurated as the fourth president of the United States. At 57 years old, […]
In the summer of 1804, a single event rocked the foundations of the United States—Vice President Aaron Burr killed Alexander […]
On the early morning of July 11, 1804, the skies over Manhattan began to brighten, and a small boat quietly […]
In 1803, the United States made a historic purchase known as the Louisiana Purchase, adding over 2 million square kilometers […]
