chinese folklore

Two tales from the Ming Dynasty suggest that hidden silver may vanish not through theft or decay — …

In ancient China, the scholar-official Fan Zhongyan once wrote: “Be the first to worry about the world’s troubles, …

Long ago, the region of Huangzhou endured years of devastating famine. Just as relief seemed within reach, a …

In the village of Honggangchi in Pingyin County, Jinan, lived two men with starkly different reputations. On the …

There is a saying: “In the next life, become an ox or a horse to repay debts.” Is …

The Lantern Festival is not only a time of celebration and dazzling lights, but also carries a deeply …

There was once a scholar named Wang Qi who yearned to gain some Taoist skills. He set out …

The thoughts you harbor — whether good or evil — shape the outcomes of the destiny you experience …

A recent construction project near Panlong Bridge in Wugang, Hunan Province, uncovered a massive stone turtle weighing several …

Jiang Jian, a man of unwavering righteousness and integrity, left his mark in the official historical records of …