Ancient Chinese people were known for creating many marvelous items, and today, we’ll be exploring two fascinating stories about ancient Chinese bottles. 1. The blue copper bottle Our first story comes from the book Shi Tian Weng Ke Zuo Xin Wen by Shen Zhou during the Ming Dynasty. Ten miles west of Pingding County in ...
In the annals of Chinese history, some names shine brighter than others. Su Dongpo, also known as Su Shi, is one such luminary — a renowned poet, essayist, painter, and statesman of the Song Dynasty. His influence was vast, comparable to the likes of Shakespeare in the West. Su’s writings give us a profound window ...
In the past decade or so, different disasters have been occurring in mainland China one after another, and with increasing frequency. The wrath and warnings of Heaven are signaled by the recent floods, earthquakes, blood-red sky, and strange natural phenomena that have happened in northern and northeastern China. Why is it put this way? It’s ...
Under the relatively quiet, unchanged starry sky, China, in comparison, has experienced many changes in dynasties, from the Spring and Autumn periods up to the Jin Dynasty. During the Jin Dynasty, a young girl (Chunyu Tiying) used her written talent, wisdom, courage, and bravery to save her father. In the night sky of history, Chunyu ...
Emperor Taizong of Tang, also known as Li Shimin (A.D. 599-649), was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649. Li Shimin was an excellent emperor. He created the golden age of the Tang Dynasty, a grand era when nations worldwide came to pay their respects. This epoch is ...
Like blooming flowers waiting to unfurl, young girls of 12 and 13 possess radiant beauty. The waves of history gently lap against ancient towers, brushing away the dust of the past. Emerging from the annals of time, like lotuses rising from the water, we see three young girls — Jingnu of the Qi State, Xungan ...
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 ...
In the vast tapestry of human history, few cultures can rival the allure and richness of ancient China. This ancient civilization captivates the imagination, from its intricate philosophies to its majestic dynasties. Among China’s many facets, one fascinating aspect lies in the beauty standards of its women, which have been shaped by centuries of tradition, ...
According to Tang Que Shi, during the reign of Emperor De Zong of the Tang Dynasty, there was an official named Li Ao whose radical and straightforward character led to his offending Prime Minister Li Fengji. Consequently, Li Ao was demoted from the central Department of State Affairs and sent to a remote region, Luzhou, ...
Initially serving under Emperor Chai Shizong of the Later Zhou Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin (known as Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty) was just an ordinary general. One day, he found himself embroiled in a deadly battle with the enemy. Zhao Kuangyin was in the thick of the fight when suddenly, an arrow struck his warhorse ...
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