Silk Road Kingdoms: Cultural and Historical Interactions
Silk Road Chronicles: Kingdoms, Cultures, and Echoes of Antiquity. The Silk Road, an extensive network of trade routes connecting the East and West, and extending … Read more
The Silk Road: A Tale of Trade, Exploration, and Cultural Fusion
Silk, Spices, and Stories: the History of the Silk Road The Silk Road (絲綢之路), a significant Eurasian network of trade routes, was operational from the … Read more
Kong Hou: The Evolution of China’s Forgotten Harp
“From Han Dynasty to Modern Day: The Resurgence of the Kong Hou. The Kong Hou (箜篌), pronounced as “kōng hóu” in Pinyin, is a traditional … Read more
The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhai jing)
The Legacy of The Classic of Mountains and Seas in Ancient Chinese Culture. The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhai jing) is an essential Chinese … Read more
Ancient Chinese Astronomy: History, Myths & Facts
From Xiu to Dragons: Understanding Chinese Constellations. Ancient Chinese astronomy reflects a deep-rooted interest in understanding the cosmos. This passion was combined with methodological practices … Read more
Interview with William Han, author of From The Wall To The Water
William Han set out in 2015 to travel the ancient Silk Road from China to Europe, following in the footsteps of Gan Ying, a Chinese … Read more
Two Major Museums in Xi’an, China
In Xi’an, the Shaanxi Archaeological Museum, China’s first archaeological museum, was just finished and will be accessible to the public on a trial basis beginning … 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
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