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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Skeleton Fantasy Show (骷髏幻戲圖) Featured image: Skeleton Fantasy Show-leaf in book – ink and color on silk, 27 high x 26.3 wide cm. Located at the … Read more
Ma Yuan (馬遠; Mǎ Yuǎn; c. 1160–65 – 1225) was an influential Chinese landscape painter of the Song dynasty. His works, together with that of … Read more
This translation of a Chinese classic (14th Century) is the epic tale of a band of patriots in China during the latter part of Sung … Read more
Based upon the historical bandit Song Jiang and his companions, this Chinese equivalent of the English classic Robin Hood and His Merry Men is an epic tale of rebellion against tyranny and has been thrilling and inspiring readers for hundreds of years.
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