At the end of the Qing Dynasty (1636 – 1912), a pear paste candy store thrived in Shanghai. The store, renowned for its bustling business, was adorned with a plaque bearing the bold characters for “Heaven Knows.” Directly across from this store was Yu’s Store, a fruit shop pivotal to the candy store’s success. In ...
Would you believe that a poor farmer founded the most influential dynasty in Chinese history? The Ming Dynasty was founded by Emperor Hongwu, a commoner who became a rebel leader and led an uprising. This era is one of the three golden ages in history, and the economy was hugely improved. Aside from the improvements ...
Cixi Taihou, known better as Empress Dowager Cixi, ruled China for 47 years between 1861 and 1908. Hailing from the Manchu Yehe Nara clan, she was selected as Emperor Xianfeng’s concubine during adolescence and grew up to be the most powerful person in China. Ruling China After Cixi entered the palace as a concubine, her ...
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