In a time where strict adherence to protocol was the norm in the Qing Dynasty, Lady Yan, the …
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In ancient times, an emperor’s selection of a successor was a matter of paramount importance, a decision that …
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During the Qing Dynasty, a family with the last name of Wang were in despair after losing nine …
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During the last years of Emperor Qianlong’s reign and the early years of Emperor Jiaqing in the Qing …
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The Accuracy of Fortune-Telling: How Fate Can Be Altered by Good Deeds
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIs fortune-telling accurate? This question has sparked different opinions for ages. Why do some fortune-tellers get their predictions …
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Stories of Ancient Healing Wisdom: Fighting Epidemics With Traditional Chinese Medicine
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe world has been stricken with an epidemic so mysterious that even after three years of research using …
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In 1896, at the age of 59, Wu Xun fell ill. This beggar, whose fame had already spread …
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During the Cultural Revolution, Wu Xun was labeled as a “traitor of the working people.” In the summer …
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Emperor Kangxi, born Aisin Gioro Xuan Ye, ascended the throne at the age of eight and reigned for …
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During the reign of the Qing Dynasty of the Tongzhi Emperor (1856-1875), a Jiangsu merchant named Jin spent …