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A Tale of Love and Reunion: The Moving Story Behind the Lantern Festival
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There was once a scholar named Wang Qi who yearned to gain some Taoist skills. He set out …
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Ma Yuan was one of the most renowned generals who helped Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty …
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A Life of Honor: The Righteous Deeds of Qing Dynasty Hero Jiang Jian
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisJiang Jian, a man of unwavering righteousness and integrity, left his mark in the official historical records of …
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In the bustling city of Bianjing, near Fanlou, there was a small teahouse known for its cleanliness and …
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How King Wuling of Zhao Transformed War and the Balance of Power in Ancient China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Warring States period in ancient China, King Wuling of Zhao (Zhao Yong) emerged as a visionary …
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Liu Xiu’s Path to Power: Winning Hearts to Unify China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAfter Liu Xuan established his capital in Luoyang, he needed a capable and trustworthy official to stabilize the …
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A Tale of Karma: How Kindness and Arrogance Shaped Two Scholars’ Fates
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, in Qixian County, Huizhou, there lived an elderly scholar named …
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2 Karmic Stories: Kindness Rewarded, Rash Judgment Punished
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