Did Marco Polo Really Go to China?
Il Milione: taking apart the theory that the famous Venetian traveler never actually reached the Middle Kingdom. A note for impatient readers: this article first … Read more
The Evolution of Huobusi: Tracing its Journey Through Asian Cultures
The Huobusi (火不思), a traditional instrument from Central Asia, is notable for its historical and cultural significance across several Asian countries. This stringed instrument, resembling … Read more
Yuan: Chinese Architecture in a Mongol Empire by Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt
Revisiting Yuan Empire’s Architectural Majesty in Steinhardt’s New Book. Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt’s latest work, YUAN: Chinese Architecture in a Mongol Empire, published by Princeton University … Read more