Xiang Yu and Liu Bang both returned home at the height of worldly success. Xiang Yu seemed determined …
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In the winter of 910, a stretch of road outside a village near present-day Hangzhou was transformed overnight. …
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Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, was a ruler of extraordinary ambition and vision. Under his reign, the …
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According to the Gemological Association of Great Britain (GemA), in ancient Chinese civilization, jade was far more than …
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Empress Ma of the Han Dynasty: The Virtuous Leader Who Refused Power
by Emma LubyEmma LuThere is an ancient Chinese saying that compares a person of noble character to jade: beautiful, valuable, yet …
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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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When people think of virtuous empresses in Chinese history, names like Empress Zhangsun of the Tang Dynasty and …
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The 4 Greatest Emperors in Chinese History: Reformers Who Cared for the People
by Mikel DavisThroughout thousands of years of Chinese history, certain emperors stood out not only for their political acumen and …
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Huo Qubing: The Young General Who Crushed the Xiongnu and Opened the Silk Road
During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, China transformed into a vast and powerful empire. …
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After his defeat at the Battle of Red Cliffs, Cao Cao spent years rebuilding his forces and restoring …