A Promising Prince in the Early Ming Dynasty Born in 1377 as the seventeenth son of Ming Dynasty founder Emperor […]
The Waning Power of the Zhou Dynasty The Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BCE) marked a significant transition in ancient […]
From Ancient Fields to Modern Tables: The Origins of Soy and Dairy Cultures The story of human civilization can be […]
The Ancient Origins of China’s Fermented Cuisine The culinary appreciation of pungent, fermented foods in China stretches back over two […]
From Divine Beasts to Bureaucratic Underlings: The Origins of Dragon Kings The recent global fascination with Chinese mythology, sparked by […]
Introduction: The Perilous Game of Thrones in Qing China The year 1722 marked a pivotal moment in Qing dynasty history […]
From Dinner Tables to Poetry Books: The Curious Case of Forgotten Foods When we leaf through the ancient Book of […]
The Aristocratic Origins of “Wanku” The term “wanku” (纨绔) originally referred to an item of clothing that symbolized elite status […]
Introduction: An Unusual Demonic Household Among the countless demons encountered by the Tang Monk and his disciples in Journey to […]
The Birthplace of Chinese Lacquer Craft China holds the distinction of being the earliest civilization to harness lacquer, refining it […]
Introduction: A Royal Paradox of Blood and Power In the turbulent era of Northern and Southern Dynasties (420-589 CE), the […]
A Royal Tomb’s Surprising Discovery In a recent archaeological conference in Nanchang, experts made a groundbreaking announcement: a set of […]
Introduction: A Glimpse into Qin Dynasty Realities Imagine being an ordinary “Shiwu” (commoner) living in Qianling County, Dongting Commandery around […]
From Canton to Callao: The Origins of Chinese Migration to Peru The story of Chinese influence in Peru begins not […]
The Mythological Backdrop of Heavenly Mounts The world of Chinese mythology operates on a carefully structured hierarchy where celestial beings […]
The Mythological Canvas of Ancient China The 2023 blockbuster “Creation of the Gods I” transported audiences back to the mythical […]
The Challenge of Feeding a Million-Person Metropolis At the height of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), Chang’an stood as the […]
From Royal Banquets to Family Tables: The Zhou Dynasty Origins The practice of taking home leftovers from meals, far from […]
Origins of the Eight Banners System The Eight Banners system formed the backbone of Qing dynasty’s military and social organization. […]
From Stable to Vanity Table: The Unlikely Rise of Pork-Based Beauty In 8th-century Chang’an, an unexpected crisis could send Tang […]
The Making of a Manchu Statesman Ronglu’s rise through Qing officialdom defied conventional trajectories. Born in 1836 into a Manchu […]
The Birth of Chu: From Tribal Name to Regional Power The story of Chu begins not as a geographical entity, […]
