Chinese Culture

The culture of divine beasts in ancient China has a long and profound history. It draws from ancient …

During the Qing dynasty, there was a legendary figure named “Shi the Blind,” who left a powerful mark …

Historical records from China’s Southern Liang Dynasty tell of an emperor who nearly destroyed a temple after his …

Throughout Chinese history, stories have been told of unusual people who seemed able to glimpse the hidden patterns …

A Qing-era magistrate steps out of his courtyard in the soft light of early morning. His robe is …

People with power and influence may seem able to control almost anything, but traditional Chinese culture has long …

Cancer remains one of the most feared diseases in the world. Modern medicine has made enormous progress in …

In 1734, during the 12th year of the Yongzheng Emperor’s reign in the Qing Dynasty, a remarkable story …

In traditional Chinese culture, a promise was never treated lightly. A person’s word carried moral weight, and an …

Zhang Jun (1097-1164), courtesy name Deyuan, was one of the Southern Song Dynasty’s best-known officials. He resisted the …