ming dynasty

In Chinese history, numerous classical texts document the concept of reincarnation — the idea that while the physical body may die, …

Two tales from the Ming Dynasty suggest that hidden silver may vanish not through theft or decay — …

The dramatic story of Blue Jade’s downfall is one of glory transforming into tragedy, set against the rich …

Throughout history, many have scoffed at the idea of fortune-telling — especially the notion that a fortune teller …

Yan Wenyuan of Zhejiang was a grand academician during the Ming Dynasty who resided in the capital. Many …

During the Ming Dynasty, a young scholar named Han Ziwen lived in Tiantai County, Zhejiang. Orphaned from a …

Tang Bohu (1470-1523) was one of the Ming Dynasty’s most celebrated painters and literary figures. Known as one …

Wang Yangming (1472-1529), also known as Wang Shouren, was one of the Ming Dynasty’s most influential thinkers, philosophers, …

In ancient China, societal norms dictated clear roles for men and women, with little room for movement outside …

During the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang gifted a “golden mallet” to his loyal …