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The City at the Heart of Three Kingdoms Power Struggles
Cao Cao, Guan Yu, Liu Bei, and other Three Kingdoms heroes fought over Jingzhou for decades
China’s Long History of Dragon Sightings
Reported sightings of the mythical creature have captivated people in China for centuries
Carved in Stone: Why Did Ancient Chinese Etch Messages into Rock?
Exploring the ancient Chinese obsession with carving messages and poems on rocks and walls
Cold Fashion: How Ancient Chinese Kept Warm in Winter
From paper and straw to fur coats...this is what ancient Chinese wore to keep themselves warm in winter
Ancient Snitches: How China’s Emperors Encouraged Informants
From Wu Zetian to Emperor Yongzheng, China’s imperial rulers were obsessed with people conspiring against the throne and came up with various systems to encourage informers
How Did Ancient Chinese Advertise?
Slogans, music, celebrities, and rhymes all helped ancient Chinese advertise their wares for sale
A Trip in Time: How Did People Travel in Ancient China?
Historian Duan Zhiqian explores road dangers and the emergent travel industry in China’s Ming and Qing eras
Curious Court Etiquette From Ancient China
An audience with the Son of Heaven could be a minefield of ritual, ceremony, and etiquette for China’s court officials
Redeeming the Scapegoated Women of Ancient China
These women were wrongly blamed for bringing down dynasties
How Did Ancient Chinese Avoid Sunburn?
From veiled scholar hats to canopied backpacks, China’s obsession with sun protection is not a recent one
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