Xu Yongchang, courtesy name Cichen, was born in 1889 in Guo County, Shanxi. He passed away in Taipei, …
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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 Chance Encounter: Foreseeing Qiao Lin’s Future 40 Years Ahead
by Emma Luby Emma LuDuring the Tang Dynasty, in the Tianbao era, a man named Qiao Lin from Taiyuan embarked on a …
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Ancient Mysteries Unearthed: Missing Stone Tablet and the Secrets of the Stone Turtle
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisA recent construction project near Panlong Bridge in Wugang, Hunan Province, uncovered a massive stone turtle weighing several …
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The Tragic Fate of 2 Brothers: A Cultural Revolution Nightmare
by Max Luby Max LuOn a quiet beach in Xiamen, the sound of gunshots shattered the air. A young life came to …
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The Wise and Virtuous Consort: How Ban Jieyu Remained Steadfast Through Fortune and Adversity
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrBan Jieyu (48 B.C.-A.D. 2) was born into a distinguished family in Loufan (present-day Shuocheng, Shanxi). Her father, …
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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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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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The Brutal Justice of a Qing Dynasty Official: Gao Zanshan’s Rise and Fall
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the late Qing Dynasty, a man named Gao Zanshan served as an official. Hailing from Xiangcheng, Henan, …