qing dynasty

The Legend of the Eight Banners

June 12, 2022 Max Lu

The Yellow Banner. (Image: via Wikipedia)

Good Deeds Lead to Good Fortune

June 12, 2022 Max Lu

Chinese village with ancient architecture and houses built up the side of a steep hill.

Han Shusan was born into a poor family but his family became wealthy after his compassionate nature moved him to help a stranger in need. (Image: Zhang Liang via Dreamstime)

Nan Fung: The Legend of a Scholar in the Qing Dynasty

April 28, 2022 Max Lu

A closeup view of jail cell iron bars casting shadows on the prison floor.

That night he escaped from prison, and in desperation, he stole enough money to take a train to the border. (Image: Albund via Dreamtime)

Only ‘Blessed People’ Know Where Blessings Come From

April 24, 2022April 14, 2022 Michael Segarty

A tree with pink blossoms beside a stream with an ancient Chinese-style house in the background.

If you are willing to give warmth to others, this warmth will not disappear but will be preserved in the hearts of those who received such warmth. (Image: Katinka2014 via Dreamstime)

Emperor Qianlong Remembered His Beloved Empress Xiaoxianchun for 51 Years

April 11, 2022February 14, 2022 Michael Segarty

‘Empress Xiaoxianchun and Emperor Qianlong,' the Cleveland Museum of Art. (Image: Public Domain)

How Did His Prodigal Son Waste the Massive Fortune of China’s Richest Man? (Part 2)

April 19, 2022December 11, 2021 Michael Segarty

China has never lacked rich families, and the rich families have never lacked 'prodigal sons.' (Image: Lane Erickson via Dreamstime)

How Did His Prodigal Son Waste the Massive Fortune of China’s Richest Man? (Part 1)

April 19, 2022December 10, 2021 Michael Segarty

Close up shot of shiny gold bars with stack of coins.

The Sheng Xuanhuai family was one of two mega-powerful families that controlled the wealth and lifeline of China during the Qing Dynasty. (Image: Nuthawut Somsuk via Dreamstime)

Dior Pulls China Model Photo, but Is the Hype Real?

April 19, 2022December 5, 2021 Helen London

One of the Christian Dior store locations in Hong Kong.

A controversial image by one of China's most famous fashion photographers was removed from a Christian Dior exhibition in Shanghai. (Image: Ewymenfeta via Wikimedia Commons)

Gods Help a Kind Old Man

April 20, 2022November 21, 2021 Max Lu

Rays of light from the sun shining through clouds.

The ancients emphasized spirituality and understood that the metaphysical and invisible impact the physical, including our health; this belief has largely been lost in modern society. (Image: Tawanlubfah via Dreamstime)

Imperial Cosplay: The Many Guises of the Yongzheng Emperor

April 20, 2022November 8, 2021 Max Lu

'I’m just that kind of guy, that’s my character. I am just this kind of emperor...' (Image: Public Domain)

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