In the Ming Dynasty, in the county of Lishui, Southern Zhili, there lived a young and exceptionally beautiful …
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Master of Destiny: Yuan Gong and the Art of Ming Dynasty Physiognomy
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisYuan Gong, a remarkable figure from the Ming Dynasty, authored the extraordinary book on physiognomy, Liu Zhuang’s Methods …
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Zhu Yuanzhang’s Rule: An Iron Fist Against Corruption and Lawlessness
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrAs the founder of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, also known as Ming Taizu, was determined to build …
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In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, Tang Yingzeng, who was from Pizhou, was exceptionally skilled at …
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Traditional Chinese Wisdom: It’s a Blessing to Suffer Losses
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Ming Dynasty, there was a scholar named Wu Zitian. His mother passed away early, and his …
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Empress Ma, the wife and wartime comrade of Zhu Yuanzhang, played a pivotal role during times of conflict …
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The Blessings of a Kind Heart: How a Merchant Went from Near-Disaster to Riches
The ancient Chinese text “I Ching” states: “A family that accumulates good deeds will have a surplus of …
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The Legend of Qin Liangyu: China’s Female General (Part 2)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the 48th year of Emperor Wanli’s reign during the Ming Dynasty, Qin Liangyu‘s White Pole Army engaged …
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The Legend of Qin Liangyu: China’s Female General (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisOver thousands of years of Chinese history, Qin Liangyu stands out as the only woman to have been …
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The Power of Emotional Healing in Traditional Chinese Medicine
by Emma Luby Emma Lu“The heart’s ailment requires the heart’s remedy,” remarked Zhang Jingyue, a renowned physician from the Ming Dynasty. He …