Feng Menglong (A.D. 1574–1646) was a Chinese historian, novelist, and poet of the late Ming Dynasty. He was …
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Arts
Incredible Ming Dynasty Imperial Throne Carpet Brings Record Price at Christie’s Auction
by Helen LondonA rare imperial throne carpet from Beijing’s Forbidden City that likely sat under the throne of the Ming …
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A Chinese official during the Ming Dynasty had to make a wise decision regarding a goose. One day, …
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Known as “the best bell in the world,” the Yongle Big Bell was cast during the Ming Dynasty’s …
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The color yellow in Chinese culture is very significant. It is believed that all Chinese people are the …
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Chinese Culture
Chinese Hairstyles Through the Ages: From Classical to Exquisite
by Emma LubyEmma LuThe Ancient Chinese had a very specific image of “classic beauty.” Chinese traditional beauty was often defined as …
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Wang Yangming was one of the most famous scholars during the Ming Dynasty. He suffered through unimaginable trials …
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Chinese feng shui is very popular nowadays. So what is feng shui? At its core is a system …
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Beautiful and elaborate, intricate while following simple rules, knot tying is part of China’s 5,000-year history, and prehistoric …
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According to legend, the patriarch of Chinese civilization was the Yellow Emperor. The birthplace of Chinese civilization was …