With the arrival of summer comes the goal of keeping cool and comfortable. Ancient Chinese society, for example, did not have access to conveniences like air conditioning. Nonetheless, the Chinese devised several summer cooling strategies to beat the summer heat and keep their homes comfortable. This article will discuss some cooling strategies the ancient Chinese ...
During the Spring and Autumn Periods, there lived a talented prime minister of the State of Qi named Yan Ying. His wisdom and strategic acumen earned him a lasting legacy as a key advisor and diplomat in the realm of politics. However, as news of his exceptional skills and influence spread, the King of Chu ...
During the time of the Ming Dynasty, there lived many well-known physicians who had exceptional medical abilities. In fact, some were even considered to possess supernormal skills. In the third article of our series, let’s continue exploring some of the famous physicians of ancient China. Liu Bangyong: The predictor of lifespans Liu Bangyong was born ...
The traditional ethics of China pay special attention to the positive guidance and norms that family education provides for future generations. As such, the concept of family instructions has been part of Chinese culture for thousands of years. These family instructions are particularly distinctive in the traditional culture of the Chinese nation. A prime example ...
Su Dongpo (A.D. 1037-1101), was one of the eight great masters of the Tang and Song dynasties and occupied an indelible position in the history of literature in China. His articles were smooth and flowing. He bemoaned the state of the world and pitied the fate of mankind. He was not afraid of power, and ...
The Northern Song Dynasty’s eighth emperor, Song Huizong, was very talented and a man of great attainments in calligraphy, painting, and poetry. In particular, the so-called “Slender Gold” style of calligraphy created by Huizong is unique, and no one could rival him in this respect. This Taoist emperor also believed in fate and often asked ...
Empathy, reading people, catching vibes, social intelligence, or the ability to read other people’s emotions and inner character — and to use this intel to navigate relationships — has been given many names. Specific individuals seem to be born with social intelligence. But for most of us, it’s something that’s developed — or stunted — ...
If someone marries three sisters in succession, and all of them die in the same order, a fortune teller may interpret this as a sign that their fate is to be repeatedly married and suffer the consequences of the death of their wives. But could there be a deeper karmic reason behind it? In the ...
Chinese culture has endured for the past 5,000 years and traditional Chinese medicine has always been an inseparable part of it. Modern-day people, especially the younger generation, often perceive this ancient Chinese medicine to be somewhat unsophisticated and less advanced than present-day pharmaceutical medicinal practices. Ancient practitioners of Chinese medicine often left detailed records of ...
Chinese cuisine has a long history. In order to prepare delicious dishes, chefs must possess superior skills and a good foundation. Generally speaking, women are the ones responsible for cooking three meals at home, but chefs in restaurants and hotels are mostly men. This was also true throughout China’s history, although there were exceptions. Most ...
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