At the end of the Qing Dynasty (1636 – 1912), a pear paste candy store thrived in Shanghai. …
Mikel Davis
Mikel Davis
Mikel serves as editor and sometime writer for Nspirement. He’s willing to tackle any assignment, really, but prefers editing. Writing can take you anywhere and is a little unpredictable (or maybe it’s just his writing). Take this bio for instance. When he started writing, the goal was clear: make it fun and interesting. “Interesting” is no problem. He’s worked on a farm, owned a bakery and worked in healthcare. He’s lived on the Navajo reservation in Arizona as well as in Vienna, Austria. And boy, has he traveled! He’s been to Italy and France, Spain and Portugal, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan. He loves foreign cultures and foreign places. He’s interested in renewable energy and dreams of buying an electric vehicle some day when there are more charging stations around. He cares about his work and hopes it can impact others so they have a better life, or at least a better day. But “fun”? Does the liberal use of parenthetical phrases count as fun? (Say “yes” or else he might start typing a “Dad” joke!)
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Diligence and Discipline: The Hallmarks of Emperor Yongzheng’s Rule
by Mikel DavisMost Qing emperors were renowned for their diligent governance, with Yongzheng standing out as a particularly exceptional ruler. …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Unwavering Integrity: Pei Huaigu’s Enduring Legacy in the Tang Dynasty
by Mikel DavisPei Huaigu, a distinguished figure in the Tang Dynasty, is celebrated for his exceptional governance and unwavering integrity. …
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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 …