When Goujian, the ruler of the state of Yue in ancient China, received valuable counsel from his advisor …
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Ancient Chinese people were known for creating many marvelous items, and today, we’ll be exploring two fascinating stories …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Story From Ancient China: Wang Wei Identifies the Melon Thief
by Max Luby Max LuWang Wei (701-761) was a renowned poet of the Tang Dynasty. Beyond his poetic prowess, he was an …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
2 Stories of Self-Defense Using Courage and Wisdom in Ancient China
by Emma Luby Emma LuThe following two stories reveal how courage and wisdom can be used to defend oneself. 1. How Zheng …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Essential Uses that Round Bronze Mirrors Played in Ancient China
by Emma Luby Emma LuBronze mirrors were used as one of the daily essentials for the ancient Chinese people. They were used …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
Heaven’s Wrath: How Ancient Chinese Rulers Responded to Natural Disasters (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the past decade or so, different disasters have been occurring in mainland China one after another, and …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Stories of Ancient Healing Wisdom: Fighting Epidemics With Traditional Chinese Medicine
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe world has been stricken with an epidemic so mysterious that even after three years of research using …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Blossoming Heroines: The Story of Chunyu Tiying in Ancient China (Part 2)
by Max Luby Max LuUnder the relatively quiet, unchanged starry sky, China, in comparison, has experienced many changes in dynasties, from the …
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FeaturedSustainable Living
The Chinese Skywell: How Ancient Energy-Efficient Features Are Keeping Homes Cool
Throughout history, architecture has often been shaped by the environment. One fitting example is the ancient Chinese “skywell” …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Blossoming Heroines: Stories of 3 Extraordinary Young Girls in Ancient China (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLike blooming flowers waiting to unfurl, young girls of 12 and 13 possess radiant beauty. The waves of …