The Yuan Dynasty, founded by the Mongolian descendants of Genghis Khan, ruled China from 1271 to 1368. Kublai …
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Yuan Dynasty Soothsayers: Predicting National Affairs and Gaining Imperial Favor
by Emma Luby Emma LuMongol soothsayer Arong predicts the suspension of the imperial examination Arong, courtesy name Cunchu, was a Mongol born …
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Bayan of the Yuan Dynasty: A Model of Leadership and Integrity
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisBayan (1236-1295) was a renowned general of the Yuan Dynasty. His great-grandfather and grandfather had accompanied Genghis Khan …
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During the Yuan Dynasty, a girl named Zhu Shou faced a dire situation. Her father, Zhu Huan, was …
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Chinese Filial Piety: The Virtue That Moved Bandits and Emperors
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the annals of Chinese history, few virtues have held as much sway as filial piety. This cornerstone …
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Empress Börte, wife of Genghis Khan, is revered by generations of Mongols as a symbol of brightness like …
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Many innocent lives were being threatened by the Yuan emperors. In 1279, the Mongolians of the Yuan Dynasty …