The Huqin: A Chronicle of China’s Bowed Heritage
Historical Origins and Cultural Impact of the Huqin. The Huqin (胡琴), also known as Xianghu (乡胡) or Ji Qin (稽琴, similar to 奚琴), is a …
Historical Origins and Cultural Impact of the Huqin. The Huqin (胡琴), also known as Xianghu (乡胡) or Ji Qin (稽琴, similar to 奚琴), is a …
Maritime Mastery of Ancient China: Song to Ming Era Ancient China has a maritime history that spans thousands of years, playing a crucial role in …
The Great Tianqi Explosion or the Wanggongchang Explosion The Great Tianqi Explosion (天啟 大 爆炸) or the Wanggongchang Explosion (王恭 廠 大 爆炸) was a …
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Alice Poon steeped herself in Chinese poetry and history, Jin Yong’s martial arts novels, and English Literature in her …
From the author of The Green Phoenix comes a riveting tale of female friendship, honor, and sacrifice for love, set in 17th-Century China and featuring …
The Lacquered Talisman follows the story of one of the most influential figures in Chinese history, Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty. Laurie …
A sweeping coming-of-age epic, The Lacquered Talisman launches the story of one of the most influential figures in Chinese history. He is the son of …
History & Facts of the Chinese triad. The term Triad designates several branches of underground societies and mafia organizations in southern China, in Hong Kong, …
The Zhilin Temple of Jianshui County (建水指林寺) is located in the west of Jianshui county town, Honghe prefecture, Yunnan province, the Temple was constructed in 1296 …
The Jesuits in China A Franciscan mission settled in China in the thirteenth century, during the Mongolian Yuan dynasty. Related articles: The art of Jiao …
“Faces of China, Portrait Painting of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912)” is Europe’s first-ever grand exhibition explicitly dedicated to Chinese portrait paintings. A selection …
Although the interrelationship between oral (or performing) and written traditions in Chinese popular literature is an issue that concerns practically everybody who reads or teaches …
Chinese Dragons artworks Dragons, as mythological creatures in Chinese folklore, hold a position of immense cultural significance and are a staple in the realm of …
Demons in Chinese Mythology Chinese Demons: A series of paintings and handscrolls from the Ming and Qing Dynasty depicting demons and other mythological creatures of …