The story of the case-solving official In imperial China, the role of a county magistrate was vastly different …
Helen London
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
The Blind Fortune Teller: A Legacy of Destiny and Insight
by Helen LondonDuring the Qing dynasty, there was a legendary figure named “Shi the Blind,” who left a powerful mark …
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Throughout history, both ancient and modern, many powerful officials have met untimely ends. Take Yue Fei of the …
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Zhao Kuangyin (927-976), Emperor Taizu of Song, began his career merely as a general under Emperor Shizong (921-959) …
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In the annals of the Cultural Revolution, few stories capture the convergence of desperation and destiny as vividly …
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By the 1940s, Moscow was a city of whispers, heavy with the scent of cheap tobacco and the …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
The Scientific Alliance That Shaped the Treatment of Malaria (Part 2)
by Helen LondonAlthough cinchona bark was effective, its complex composition made it hard to predict, leading to inconsistent dosing and …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
The Scientific Alliance That Shaped the Treatment of Malaria (Part 1)
by Helen LondonThe historical claim that Louis XIV “saved” Emperor Kangxi is rooted in a unique period of 17th-century diplomacy …
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In April, just after the Qingming Festival — a traditional time in China for honoring ancestors and visiting …
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Feel GoodEditor's Pick
The 96-Day Miracle: The Survival of Máximo ‘Gatón’ Napa Castro
by Helen LondonMaximo Napa Castro, a humble 61-year-old Peruvian fisherman known to his friends as Gatón, has been a lover …