Tatiana Denning

Legend of General Yang Yanzhao and the Ma Bao Spring

Renowned for his valiant stand against the Liao Dynasty, Yang Yanzhao is a well-known general in the annals of the Northern Song Dynasty, as chronicled in The History of the Song. Stationed on the frontier for over two decades, Yang commanded respect and fear among the Liao people. They believed him to be the Sixth ...

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Artist's illustration of the Legend of General Yang Yanzhao with his white horse and the discovery of Ma Bao Spring.

Ancient Technology: The Timekeeping Stone That Rings at Set Intervals

During the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1573-1620), in Guixi (now Guixi City, Jiangxi Province), a villager was plowing his field when he discovered the remains of an ancient city wall. Out of curiosity, the man started digging. As he dug further, he finally uncovered a beautifully colored stone. He decided to bring the ...

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Was there a timekeeping stone?

Overcoming Fate: A Chinese Family Reshapes Their Destiny

In the heart of Jiangsu, nestled by the Huai River, lived a man named Zhao. He was the only son in his family lineage and an ominous thread of destiny hung over their lives. This haunting destiny traced back to his great-grandfather, with each generation losing a man to the depths of the river. At ...

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The Huai River wetland park.

Well-Known Physicians of Ancient China (Part 3)

During the time of the Ming Dynasty, there lived many well-known physicians who had exceptional medical abilities. In fact, some were even considered to possess supernormal skills.  In the third article of our series, let’s continue exploring some of the famous physicians of ancient China.  Liu Bangyong: The predictor of lifespans Liu Bangyong was born ...

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All kinds of traditional Chinese medicines.

Scientific Proof: Telling the Truth Promotes Good Health!

Is it possible that being honest and truthful can lead to good health? Well, there is actually scientific proof that this is indeed the case! Anita E. Kelly, a professor of psychology at the University of Notre Dame, led a project called the Science of Honesty. In this simple study, 72 healthy adults were randomly ...

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Illustration of a heart and a line drawing of an ekg with a regular heart rythm superimposed on an image of a stethoscope.