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ming dynasty

The Power of Small Good Deeds

January 16, 2023 Mikel Davis
Watercolor painting of white cranes flying across a rosy sky with mountains and trees.

The servant of a wealthy family in the Ming Dynasty saves his own life by performing a small good deed. (Image: Baoyan via Dreamstime)

Fateful Stand-Off Between the Emperor and the Fortune Teller

November 5, 2022 Michael Segarty
Bronze statue of ancient fortune teller.

Is it possible that a fortune teller's ability is so good and accurate that he can predict, despite everything, whether a man has the fate to become a high-ranking official or not? (Image: Karen Foley via Dreamstime)

One Good Turn Deserves Another

May 10, 2022 Max Lu
Statue of an ancient soldier on China's Great Wall.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, a wealthy man was forced to flee from a war with his only son. (Image: Inna Felker via Dreamstime)

How Do People Accumulate Blessings?

April 24, 2022 Michael Segarty
The Grand Hall, Wang Yangming's former residence.

The Grand Hall, Wang Yangming's former residence. (Image: via Wikipedia)

Humble and Caring Empress Ma Xiuying of the Tang Dynasty

November 3, 2022January 31, 2022 Emma Lu
Empress Ma Xiuying.

Empress Ma (July 18, 1332 – September 23, 1382). (Image: via Public Domain)

An Inspiring Story From Feng Menglong’s ‘Think Tank’

April 12, 2022January 25, 2022 Emma Lu
Ancient Chinese village.

The ancients possessed great wisdom. (Image: via Public Domain)

Incredible Ming Dynasty Imperial Throne Carpet Brings Record Price at Christie’s Auction

November 3, 2022December 11, 2021 Helen London
Photo of an imperial 'dragon' throne carpet, probably made in Beijing, Ming Dynasty, 16th century.

A rare carpet from Beijing’s Forbidden City that likely sat under the throne of the Ming emperors was sold for US$7.74 million at a Christie’s auction in Paris. (Image: via Wikimedia Commons)

Wise Decision Made by an Ancient Chinese Official

May 10, 2022August 26, 2021 Max Lu
A graylag goose with wings outspread.

When a farmer goes to the city with his goose, the innkeeper claims all the geese on the premises belong to him. (Image: Holger Karius via Dreamstime)

The Magnificent Yongle Big Bell of the Ming Dynasty

November 3, 2022August 2, 2021 Tatiana Denning
Artists rendering of the Yongle Big Bell's casting site with planners, laborers, and monks.

The Yongle Bell is a magnificent piece of work, exhibiting superb craftsmanship that is difficult to achieve even with today’s advanced science. (Image: Mikel Davis via Nspirement)

Yellow in Chinese Culture Is Very Significant

May 20, 2022July 8, 2021 David Jirard
A reclining buddha statue.

During the Tang Dynasty, yellow became the prominent color used in the Mogao Caves at Dunhuang. (Image: Hoang Bao Nguyen via Dreamstime)

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