During the last several hundred years of the Zhou Dynasty (周朝), people’s selfish desires increased along with the development of society. The ancient great virtues and the virtuous rule of emperors in the Xia Dynasty (夏朝), Shang Dynasty (商朝), and early Zhou Dynasty were replaced by individuals seeking personal interest. As a result, relationships among ...
China’s famous Kangxi emperor was the second emperor during the Qing Dynasty, and his 61-year reign represents one of China’s most glorious eras. He began his reign at just 7 years old, on February 7, 1661. History books still praise his accomplishments to this day. Kangxi called three different ethnic heritages his own His father ...
Before I start, I am not saying Listerine invented bad breath — human mouths have stunk for millennia and there are ancient breath-freshening solutions to prove it. The question is: Was halitosis invented by Listerine? The answer is yes. The birth of Listerine Inspired by English doctor Joseph Lister (founding father of antiseptics), St. Louis-based doctor Joseph ...
While there are many famous travel destinations in China, they are often overcrowded and can be shockingly expensive. However, there are many other beautiful places to visit that may not be as famous, but they are far less crowded and far cheaper to visit. Travel destinations in China Historic Jinxi Town in Suzhou City, Jiangsu ...
Every culture has its own unique take on ghosts and the supernatural, right from ancient to modern times. And in this regard, ghosts in Chinese culture are not any different. From ghosts that have smelly hair to ghosts who plan revenge on wrongdoers, the Chinese concept has numerous examples that will certainly interest those who ...
Chinese New Year is coming on February 16. This year, we will welcome the Year of the Dog. The 11th animal in the Chinese zodiac, the dog usually represents loyalty, courage, bravery, and honesty. Chinese zodiac signs are closely connected with the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. The dog is associated with ...
According to legend, the Chinese characters were invented by a man named Cangjie, who was an official during the time of the legendary Yellow Emperor, Huangdi. Huangdi assigned Cangjie the job of keeping track of the livestock and grains because he was known to be a very intelligent person. Within a short time, he was ...
The Chinese character for heal 治 (zhì) can be traced back to the time of Dayu (大禹) (2200-2100 B.C.), or the Great King Yu, and how he managed the ancient floods. In Shui Jing Zhu (水經註) (Commentary on the Waterways) written by Li Daoyuan, this character is used to specifically describe how Dayu controlled the waters ...
New archaeological evidence indicates that Pharaoh Ramses II may not have been the Ramses the Great we all thought he was. The archaeological evidence is from an Egyptian excavation 200 miles east of the Libyan border. With these new findings, it has helped bust the formidable reputation of one of the country’s most famous pharaohs. ...
Music therapy has developed into a modern science, but it was first developed in China. The Chinese have searched for the secrets of the universe’s melody and rhythm for millennia. Music therapy is part of Chinese medicine, and the two have an interwoven, continuous relationship. Music, the theory of yin and yang, and the five ...
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