Emperor Yao (2377-2259 B.C.), one of the revered Five Emperors of ancient China, is celebrated for his wisdom …
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The Resilience and Artistry of Tang Bohu: A Ming Dynasty Master
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisTang Bohu (1470-1523) was one of the Ming Dynasty’s most celebrated painters and literary figures. Known as one …
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Upright Officials Who Defied Corruption in the Qing Dynasty
by Max Luby Max LuThe Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) was a time of remarkable cultural achievements, but it was also marked by rampant …
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A General’s Choice: Fighting for China, Rejecting Communist Rule
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLi Hanhun (1894-1987), known as one of the eight renowned anti-Japanese generals of Guangdong’s Yue Army, led a …
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Wei Ba: A Han Dynasty Leader Who Won Hearts Through Empathy
by Emma Luby Emma LuWei Ba was born in Juyang, a small town in the district of Jiyin, during the flourishing years …
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A Scholar’s Celestial Warnings and the Emperor’s Missed Opportunity
by Audrey Wangby Audrey WangLang Yi, courtesy name Yaguang, hailed from Anqiu in the Beihai region. His father, Lang Zong, courtesy name …
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Observing Qi and Fortune Telling: How Deng Yu Accurately Predicted the Fate of His 13 Sons
by Max Luby Max LuIn traditional Chinese culture, “observing qi” is a mysterious and ancient form of divination. The ancients, such as …
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Wang Yangming (1472-1529), also known as Wang Shouren, was one of the Ming Dynasty’s most influential thinkers, philosophers, …
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Xu Heng: Statesman, Educator, and Moral Exemplar in the Early Yuan Dynasty
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe Yuan Dynasty, founded by the Mongolian descendants of Genghis Khan, ruled China from 1271 to 1368. Kublai …
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The Unwavering Loyalty of Li Ruoshui: A Tale of Courage and Sacrifice
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisWhen enemy forces breached the capital during the Jingkang Incident of the Song Dynasty, one man escorted the …