When people think of virtuous empresses in Chinese history, names like Empress Zhangsun of the Tang Dynasty and …
Mikel Davis
Mikel Davis
Mikel serves as editor and sometime writer for Nspirement. He loves foreign cultures and foreign places. They have taught him many lessons. He hopes his work can impact others so they have a better life, or at least a better day.
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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
2 Piano Prodigies, 2 Fates: The Lives of Fu Cong and Gu Shengying
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the mid-20th century, two gifted pianists from Shanghai rose to international acclaim — Fu Cong (also known …
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Mysteries
Justice From the Afterlife: Dream Visits That Led to Real-World Arrests
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAcross cultures and eras, there have been countless stories of people receiving dream visits from deceased loved ones …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Courage, Compassion, and Conscience: Real Stories of Ancient Chinese Virtue
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout Chinese history, countless officials and ordinary citizens have faced moral dilemmas that tested their character. When lives …
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HumansEditor's Pick
Forensic Legend With a Mysterious Past Life: The Extraordinary Journey of Henry C. Lee
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisHenry Chang-Yu Lee, known to many as “the Chinese Sherlock Holmes,” is one of the most respected forensic …
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CrimeEditor's Pick
Li Sixuan, a Shenzhen Beauty Queen, Jailed for Using Fake Columbia Degree to Enter University of Hong Kong
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLi Sixuan, a 28-year-old woman from Shenzhen and former regional winner of the Miss Universe China pageant, has …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
Liu Xiaoqing’s Downfall: From China’s Screen Queen to a Prison Cell
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLiu Xiaoqing was once one of the most beloved and recognizable stars in China. With acclaimed performances in …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Dragon God’s Warning: Why You Shouldn’t Curse the Heavens
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn ancient China, the scholar-official Fan Zhongyan once wrote: “Be the first to worry about the world’s troubles, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The 4 Greatest Emperors in Chinese History: Reformers Who Cared for the People
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout thousands of years of Chinese history, certain emperors stood out not only for their political acumen and …
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HealthFeatured
Rose Tea Benefits: Relieve Stress and Support Glowing Skin Naturally
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), rose petals are more than just fragrant — they’re valued for their ability …