In 257 B.C., Bai Qi, a renowned general of the ancient Chinese state of Qin, arrived at Duyou, …
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The Ancient Legend of a Man Who Understood the Birds’ Warning
by Mikel DavisDisasters can arrive with little warning. Sometimes, however, signs of danger appear before catastrophe strikes — and survival …
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Yi Yin: The Legendary Minister Who Helped Found the Shang Dynasty
by Mikel DavisYi Yin, said to have lived from 1649 B.C. to 1549 B.C., was one of the most respected …
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A Tang Dynasty Tale of Illness, Wrongdoing, and Moral Consequence
by Mikel DavisPeople with power and influence may seem able to control almost anything, but traditional Chinese culture has long …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
The Prophecy, the Mountain, and the Moment Kindness Saved a Life
by Helen LondonPeople often wonder whether life unfolds according to fate or through our choices. For Gao Xiaosong, this question …
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Yunnan’s Miracle Hot Springs: Uncovering the Legend of the Tengchong Pregnancy Wells
by Emma LubyEmma LuNestled in the volcanic landscape of Tengchong in Yunnan, a pair of ancient hot springs is known for …
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Few temple statues draw as much attention as the mysterious figure enshrined in Suzhou’s Xiyuan Jiechuang Temple — …
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The Dragon God’s Warning: Why You Shouldn’t Curse the Heavens
by Mikel DavisIn ancient China, the scholar-official Fan Zhongyan once wrote: “Be the first to worry about the world’s troubles, …
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The Legendary Horse Dilu: How Liu Bei’s Miraculous Steed Saved Him From Certain Death
by Mikel DavisDuring the Three Kingdoms period, a tumultuous time in Chinese history marked by political intrigue and military conflicts, …
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The Plain Woman With Extraordinary Wisdom: The Remarkable Story of Su Liu
by Mikel DavisOne day, King Min of Qi, accompanied by a grand entourage, set out on a tour and arrived …