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The Chinese Connection in Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tale
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn 1843, Hans Christian Andersen wrote a very special fairy tale called “The Nightingale.” This is the only …
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The Mohist Mechanism: Forgotten Ancient Chinese Machine and the Craftsmen Who Might Have Built it
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrThe viral claim surrounding a mysterious Mohist mechanism has captured the imagination of millions online, suggesting that ancient …
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The Man Who Dissected Mao’s Soul: Inside the Banned Book about Mao Zedong’s Moral Legacy
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrThe debate over Mao Zedong’s moral legacy is often reduced to statistics and political slogans; however, Lu Di’s …
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Mozi’s Wisdom and Courage: The Philosopher Who Stopped a War
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisMore than two thousand years ago, a single man’s conviction prevented a devastating war. His name was Mozi …
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Yunnan’s Miracle Hot Springs: Uncovering the Legend of the Tengchong Pregnancy Wells
by Emma Luby Emma LuNestled in the volcanic landscape of Tengchong in Yunnan, a pair of ancient hot springs is known for …
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Excavating the Ming Tombs: A Legacy of Curses and Misfortune (Part 4: The Opening of Dingling)
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonThe book Wind and Snow Over Dingling — The Opening of the Underground Palace tells a chilling story …
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Diao Chan: The Woman of Beauty, Loyalty, and Filial Devotion
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDiao Chan, celebrated as one of ancient China’s Four Great Beauties, has long been remembered for her breathtaking …
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A Tale of the Auspicious Burial Site: Tao Kan’s Lost Ox
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonAncient texts recount stories of abrupt twists of fate, as if reminding us that life’s fortunes can sometimes …
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The Fu River surges from the snowy plateau, cuts a deep ravine between two mountains, and races into …
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