Chinese history is filled with tales of kings and ministers who played the fool to disguise their intelligence. When in a disadvantaged position, they would hide their brilliance, biding their time. But at the right moment, they would strike decisively, defeating their rivals to either seize power or avenge their honor. King Goujian: A story ...
Throughout history, there have been swords that have attained legendary status. In China, the Goujian sword is something that has amazed scientists ever since it was discovered 50 years back. It is more than 2,000 years old. What makes it special is that it did not have a single trace of rust when archaeologists first ...
When an archaeological team excavated ancient tombs of the Chinese Spring and Autumn Period (771 to 476 B.C.), they discovered a long sword covered with mud. When the team gently wiped off the mud, they found that it was engraved with the Chinese words “King Yue Goujian’s personal sword.” This major archaeological discovery caught the ...
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