Fu Hao: The Forgotten Warrior Queen of China
It’s undeniable that women are often relegated to the footnotes of history, and the same is true for Chinese history,...
30
Mar
24
Nov
Ancient China and the Domestication of Cats
Cats rule the internet now. But a new study discovered evidence of domesticated cats in a Yangshao hamlet as far...
24
Nov
Lin Siniang: A Fearless Female Warrior in Ancient China
China was engaged in a conflict with both mankind and nature in 1629. The military pushed the nation's finances to...
24
Nov
How Christmas was Celebrated in Ancient China
Christmas is a significant holiday season in the world. To honor the birth of Jesus Christ, the great majority of...
24
Nov
3 Notable Chinese Women in History
The intriguing and varied realm of Chinese history spans more than 5,000 years and includes dynasties, invasions, innovations, and even...
28
Jul
The Four Mythological Creatures in China That Guard The World in Four Directions
The four legendary animals defend the world in four directions in Chinese Constellations, and are known as the 'Four Symbols'...
26
Jul
What is Feng Shui? Here’s What You Need to Know
You may hear ‘feng shui’ being thrown around often when discussing interior design, architecture, lifestyle, and even tomb location. The...
26
Jul
From Defense to Tourism: Why Was The Great Wall of China Built?
Today, people associate “The Great Wall” with a slang term of Chinoys being discouraged from dating someone outside their ancestry....
01
Jul
The Chinese Woman Who was Thrown in a Well: The Tragic Story of Imperial Consort Zhen
Concubinage has a long history in China. Concubines were women who lived with Emperors but were never legally married and...
27
Jun
5 Interesting Facts About Eunuchs in Ancient China
Eunuchs were influential political figures in ancient Chinese administration. They began as trustworthy slaves in the royal household and aspired...
