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What Are China’s Four Great Classical Novels?
Chinese literature’s four masterpieces have permeated Chinese culture and spread...
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Classical Chinese 101: The Latin of East Asia
Jeff Shao
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An introduction to the most concise, eloquent, and fascinating form... -
Sage of the Orchid Pavilion
One of the greatest works of Chinese calligraphy, the Orchid Pavilion is also a...
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Kung Fu and Chinese Dance: Long-Lost Siblings?
Classical Chinese dance and martial arts share many common techniques, and yet these...
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China’s Greatest Goats
Jade Zhan
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The megalomaniac, the mighty, the magnanimous, and the Manchurian... -
The Ming Dynasty
The Ming dynasty’s first emperor did not begin life destined for royalty but,...
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The Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty (206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.) is often considered China’s first golden...
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Huizong: The Reluctant Emperor (Part 2)
Jade Zhan
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After peace resumed between the Song Dynasty and the kingdom of...