Standing before the shimmering Nine-Dragon Wall in Beijing’s Forbidden City, most visitors pause to admire the nine brilliantly …
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There’s an interesting fact that many people might not know: the roofs of the Imperial Palace in the …
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The Forbidden City: A Testament to Ancient Wisdom and Modern Lessons
by Max LubyMax LuThe Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum or the Purple Forbidden City, is a monumental testament …
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The Superstitious Side of Mao Zedong: A Glimpse Into the Mystical Practices of China’s Former Leader
by Max LubyMax LuMao Zedong, the founder of the People’s Republic of China, is often remembered for his communist ideologies and …
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Different cultures assign different symbolic meanings to colors. While in the West, wearing black is considered ideal during …
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According to legend, the patriarch of Chinese civilization was the Yellow Emperor. The birthplace of Chinese civilization was …
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The Forbidden City in Beijing, also known as the Palace Museum, was built between 1406 and 1420 in …
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The animal statues inside the Forbidden City all have their place and purpose. They were arranged for peace …
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Among townsfolk in Beijing, it used to be said that as the God of Heaven, the Jade Emperor …