During the Later Han Dynasty (947-950), Yunzhou’s leading commander, Murong Yanchao, was celebrated for his exceptional wit and …
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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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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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Empress Börte, wife of Genghis Khan, is revered by generations of Mongols as a symbol of brightness like …
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According to the Chinese Cultural Revolution Library (third edition), on April 20, 1968, Lu Hongen and 14 other …
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Lu Hongen, conductor of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, was the first high-profile intellectual to be publicly executed during …
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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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In 1896, at the age of 59, Wu Xun fell ill. This beggar, whose fame had already spread …
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During the Cultural Revolution, Wu Xun was labeled as a “traitor of the working people.” In the summer …
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Emperor Taizong’s Pardon: How Trust and Compassion Defined the Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisEmperor Taizong of Tang, also known as Li Shimin (A.D. 599-649), was the second emperor of the Tang …