Interview with Urban Explorer and Photographer Greg Abandoned
Greg is an urban explorer and photographer. From 2018 to 2021 he visited some suggestive and evocative abandoned places in China such as space stations, … Read more
A Third Century Chinese Account of the Roman Empire
Roman life is described in translations of The Weilue, a 3rd-century Chinese historical text. Mutual knowledge between the Chinese and Roman empires was very limited. Only … Read more
15 Rare Images of the Tragic Four Pests Campaign to Wipe Out the Sparrow
A series of rare photographs and propaganda posters of the Four Pest Campaign in China (1958-9162). The Four Pests campaign, 除四害, Chú Sì Hài, in … Read more
The bizarre story of the Chinese spy Shi Pei Pu
Shi Pei Pu, an opera singer, and spy masqueraded as a woman and had a 20-year sexual relationship with a French employee to gather secrets. … Read more
World Book Day, Celebrating the Joy of Reading and Literature
A series of interviews with Chinese and international authors to celebrate the World Book and Copyright Day, a platform to bring together millions of people … Read more
Earth Day: the largest environmental event on the planet that celebrates the Earth and promotes its preservation
World Earth Day is an international day to remember and manifest environmental sustainability and the protection of our planet. The purpose of this green event … Read more
Interview with Photographer Huang Qingjun
Huang Qingjun is a Beijing-based freelance photographer. His works show the everyday objects or work tools of Chinese families. He was born in Daqing, Heilongjiang, … Read more
History & Facts of The White Lotus Movement
History of the White Lotus in China The White lotus (Bailian Jiao, 白莲教) was a Buddhist political and religious movement that believed in a universal … Read more
The Way of the Celestial Masters, the first great Daoist sect
The Origins of the Way of the Celestial Masters Tianshi Dao, or the Way of the Celestial Masters, lays the foundations for what will be … Read more
Interview with Photographer Quentin Shih
Quentin Shih is a famous Chinese photographer, who is well known for his creative approach, which employs large setups and dramatic lighting to participate in … Read more
The Taoist Rebellion of the Yellow Turbans
History and facts of the Yellow Turbans Rebellion against the Han Dynasty The revolt of the Yellow Turbans, 黄巾之乱, or the Yellow Scarves Rebellion, is the first … Read more
History and Facts of the Red Eyebrows Rebellion against Wang Mang
The Red Eyebrows (赤眉): This first peasant rebellion was a series of spontaneous rebellions against Wang Mang’s short-lived Xin dynasty. Around 17 A.D. due to … Read more
From major Chinese archaeological finds to modern Asian American masters at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
In 2022, the Asian Art Museum delves deep into the past with fantastic archaeological treasures, celebrates the innovations of women artists within the traditional craft … Read more
Interview with Graffiti Artist Alana Tsui
She is a freelance artist specialized in bespoke mural Alana Tsui is a New Zealand mural artist based in New York. She was born and … Read more