During the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty, a haunted house in Yongle Lane, Chang’an, often saw strange …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
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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The Daoist and the Prime Minister Liu Qian and Liu Zhan were brothers, yet from childhood their hearts …
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In Part 1, we explored some of the most familiar superstitions and folk beliefs found in Western culture. …
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Fools may speak endlessly of dreams, but those who can truly discern the meaning hidden within them may …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Judging People by 4 Aspects: A Traditional Chinese Way of Understanding Life and Fortune
by Mikel DavisIn his famous essay On Horses, Tang Dynasty scholar Han Yu wrote: “Fine horses are common, but those …
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Diao Chan, celebrated as one of ancient China’s Four Great Beauties, has long been remembered for her breathtaking …
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The Fu River surges from the snowy plateau, cuts a deep ravine between two mountains, and races into …
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In 2021, Chinese media began reporting on a mysterious child prodigy from a remote mountain village in Hunan: …
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Culture & CommunityFeatured
The Ethiopian Tribe with Striking Blue Eyes: Mystery, Science, and Cultural Identity
by Hermann RohrIn the heart of Ethiopia, nestled within a tapestry of lush greenery and sprawling savannah, exists a tribe …