When the Son of Heaven Lost His Mind: Fifteen Chinese Rulers Gone Wrong
Palace intrigue, poison, and paranoia across two thousand years of Chinese rule Chinese imperial history spans more than two thousand years and dozens of dynasties, … Read more
The Quest for Eternity: Ancient Chinese Alchemy and Immortality
Daoist Beliefs & Elixirs: China’s Alchemical Traditions and Immortality Elixirs. Alchemy in ancient China was not merely a proto-scientific pursuit; it was a profound spiritual … Read more