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The Dutch Diplomat Who Made a Chinese Detective Famous
Today, we’ll talk about how a Dutch diplomat who first reached China during WWII transformed ancient Chinese courtroom tales into globally popular de…
2 months, 1 week ago
Manila Galleon: From Silk to Silver
Today, we’ll talk about a new museum in the Philippines that brings to life the golden age of trans-Pacific sailing ships and the link to a Chinese p…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Zhang Boling and the Dream of a Chinese University
Today, we’ll talk about the pioneering educator Zhang Boling and how he built a private education system in modern China while navigating war, politi…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Sanniangzi: The Mongolian Lady of Peace
Today, we’ll talk about an extraordinary stateswoman from the Ming Dynasty whose wisdom and courage ended nearly 200 years of border warfare, and how…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
A Shang Dynasty Zoo: What Animal Bones at Yinxu Reveal About Ancient China
Today, we’ll talk about a surprising discovery at Yinxu that suggests Shang dynasty kings may have raised tigers, elephants, and other wild animals i…
3 months ago
Beyond the Legend: The Untold Story of the Epang Palace Ruins
Today, we’ll talk about the legendary Epang Palace Ruins and how modern archaeology has revealed that this iconic symbol of imperial excess was likel…
3 months, 1 week ago
Early US-China Relations: Monumental Gesture
Today, we’ll talk about a Chinese stone tablet that informs readers about early US-China connections, revealing the mutual respect and admiration tha…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Mulan: The Invented Hero Who Has Endured for 1,500 Years
Today, we’ll talk about Mulan, a legendary heroine who has inspired the world for over 1,500 years by disguising herself as a man to take her elderly…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
When Tigers Ruled the Wild: The Story Behind the Tiger-Devouring-Man Bronze
Today, we’ll talk about a rare bronze ritual vessel from the Shang dynasty decorated with the striking image of a tiger devouring a human, and how th…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
One Hundred Horses: An Italian Master in Imperial China
Today, we’ll talk about the Italian Jesuit painter Giuseppe Castiglione, who crossed cultural boundaries to serve three Qing emperors and created a g…
4 months ago