Republican China, 1912-1949
Republican China, 1912-1949 – This is the second of two volumes of this authoritative history which review the Republican period. The titanic drama of the … Read more
The Great Encounter of China and the West, 1500-1800
The Great Encounter of China and the West, 1500-1800 – For the Chinese, the 2008 Beijing Olympics were far more than a sports event. They … Read more
History of Modern China
History of Modern China – This Book Studies All Aspects Of Chinese History From The Very Beginning To Date. It Is Written In Very Easy … Read more
Demons, Monsters, and Ghosts of the Chinese Folklore
Chinese folklore: monsters, ghosts and demons of the traditional Chinese culture Creatures of Chinese folklore. The five- thousand-year Chinese culture, over the centuries, has produced … Read more
38 Stunning Images of the Sino-Vietnamese War
These photographs of the Sino-Vietnamese War, taken in early 1979, depict mostly Chinese soldiers. Related articles: The brutality of the Vietnam War in the pictures … Read more
How the Confucian Temple’s Destruction Began China’s Cultural Revolution
How the Cultural Revolution Targeted Confucian Symbols The Tomb of Hai Rui in Haikou on Hainan Island was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution by gangs … Read more
The bizarre story of Chang, the multilingual Chinese giant
During 1800, a century before Yao Ming, the West was conquered by another Chinese giant, Chang Woo Gow. Chang Woo Gow (Zhan Shichai, 詹 世 … Read more
44 beautiful and old maps of China
The story of mapmaking in China stretches back to ancient times, with its roots deeply entrenched in the country’s rich history. During the earliest periods, … Read more
Qing Dynasty Cargo Is Recovered From a Ship Sunk during the Nineteenth Century
1050 items that spent more than 180 years at the bottom of the East Chinese Sea have been hauled to the surface. The priceless cargo … Read more
The Flooded City of Shicheng: Before and After Picture Comparison
Lost Underwater Marvels: Shicheng City Beneath Qiandao Lake Shicheng, an ancient city with a history dating back approximately 1300 years, now resides underwater at depths … Read more
How to create a Eunuch in ancient China: the procedure
How Eunuchs were made A eunuch in ancient China was a man castrated, typically early enough in his childhood to have major hormonal consequences in … Read more
26 images of Torture punishments inflicted on adulteresses in ancient China
Chinese Tortures: The Harsh Reality of Adultery Punishments in Ancient China In ancient China, chastity was considered a very important virtue. Victims’ suffering and humiliation … Read more