Pei Huaigu, a distinguished figure in the Tang Dynasty, is celebrated for his exceptional governance and unwavering integrity. …
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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Chinese CultureFeatured
Empress Jiang: A Paragon of Virtue and Wisdom in Ancient China
by Mikel DavisIn the annals of Chinese history, the mention of wise and influential empresses invariably brings us to Empress …
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MysteriesFeatured
Historical Plague Survival: The Oberammergau Story and the Dongguang County Mystery
by Mikel DavisPlagues have the power to topple the mightiest empires and disband the strongest armies. Seemingly impartial and ruthless, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Lifesaving Compassion: Lady Yan’s Kindness in Crisis and Its Role in Her Son’s Rise
by Mikel DavisIn a time where strict adherence to protocol was the norm in the Qing Dynasty, Lady Yan, the …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Emperor Tang Taizong: A Legacy of Seeking Talent in Ancient China
by Mikel DavisEmperor Tang Taizong, renowned for establishing one of the most formidable empires in history, owes much of his …
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During the reign of Emperor Wen of Han, Deng Tong was a highly favored courtier due to his …
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Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-Hsien, hailed by The New York Times as “Taiwan’s Greatest Filmmaker,” received the Lifetime Achievement …
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Traditional Chinese is made up of characters that are like building blocks. However, a simple inversion of these …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Guiding Integrity: The Upright and Honest Advisors of Ancient China
by Mikel DavisIn ancient China’s history, wisdom and integrity were paramount virtues. Rulers often sought counsel when faced with perplexing …
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In 964, Emperor Taizu of Song quelled the Southern Tang and was poised to continue his conquest by …