The Catastrophic Explosion of Beijing’s Wanggongchang Arsenal, 1626
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 … Read more
Interview with Alice Poon, author of Tales of Ming Courtesans
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 … Read more
Tales of Ming Courtesans by Alice Poon
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 … Read more
Interview with Laurie Dennis, author of The Lacquered Talisman
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 … Read more
The Lacquered Talisman By Laurie Dennis
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 … Read more
The Triad in China and Hong Kong
History & Facts of the Chinese triad. The term Triad designates several branches of underground societies and mafia organizations in southern China, in Hong Kong, … Read more
The Zhilin Temple of Jianshui County
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 … Read more
The Jesuits at the Chinese Imperial Court
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 … Read more
18 Amazing Paintings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368–1912) – Faces of China
“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 … Read more
The Interplay of the Oral and the Written in Chinese Popular Literature
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 … Read more
30+ Stunning Traditional Paintings of Chinese Dragons and other legendary creatures
Chinese Dragons depictions Dragons are a typical subject of Chinese art. Chinese dragons are mythological creatures in Chinese folklore. They symbolize good luck, strength and … Read more
20+ Amazing Paintings of Demons and Mythological Creatures of the Chinese Folklore
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 … Read more
The History of Yunnan
Yunnan is the most world-famous cradle of life on the planet. Archaeologists have discovered on this land a large number of fossils and zeolites. Related … Read more
The Great Ming Code
Da Ming lü