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Written in the Stars: Astrological Signs in Ancient China
China’s adherence to the 12-year zodiac cycle is known around the world. What might be more surprising is that the West’s astrological signs have also existed in the country, possibly from the very beginning.
Mockery, Sarcasm, and Roasting in Ancient China
Ancient scholars and ministers used all forms of scathing rhetoric to refute, persuade, and influence—sometimes to disastrous ends
Elixirs of Power: Chinese Emperors’ Quest for Immortality
How the pursuit of eternal life shaped politics, culture, and fate in ancient China
How Women in Ancient China Endured and Resisted Domestic Violence
Unequal or nonexistent laws left women in ancient China who faced abuse with very few options
Paths to Power: A Guide to China’s Civil Servant Selection Systems
Facing an increasingly competitive job market, the battle to enter China’s civil service seems more ruthless than ever—though it’s really the continuation of a millennia-old struggle
Clothed in Jade and Gold: The Ancient Dream of Immortality
Long believed to be a myth, Chinese jade burial suits symbolized ancient nobles’ pursuit of eternal life
The Rocky History of Chinese Immigration in the American West
Colorado’s burgeoning 19th century Chinese communities were destroyed by racist legislation and riots. Now, the state is finally coming to terms with its past.
Bullets of Revolution: A Brief History of Political Assassinations in China
A look back on China’s attempts to end imperial rule through political assassinations
Qin Liangyu: Ancient China’s Unstoppable Female General
Forget Mulan—ancient China’s most successful female military commander went undefeated in battle and earned honors for over 50 years
Wen Yiduo: The Poet, The Martyr
Wen Ting, the great-granddaughter of Republican Era-poet Wen Yiduo, talks about her great-grandfather’s cultural and emotional legacy
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