Xiqin: Tracing Its Roots from Tang to Modern Times
Xiqin (奚琴) – An Ancient Prototype of the Huqin Family Xiqin (奚琴), also known as Kèqín (稽琴), is an ancient Chinese musical instrument that traces … Read more
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 … Read more
Maritime History of Ancient China
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
The Skeleton Fantasy Show by Li Song
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
20 fascinating paintings of Song Dynasty painter Ma Yuan
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
All Men are Brothers
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
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