The legendary founder of music in Chinese mythology was Ling Lun, who made bamboo pipes tuned to...
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China continues to be active in astronomy, with many observatories and its own space program. Introduction Astronomy...
The Chinese civil service system later served as a model for the civil-service systems elsewhere. Introduction The...
Among the earliest inventions were the abacus, the “shadow clock,” and the first flying machines. Introduction The...
Trade routes spanned China in early Shang dynasty times, but it was from mid-Zhou times that commerce...
The Northern Wei was the most enduring and powerful of the northern Chinese dynasties before reunification. Imperial...
The ‘Caves of the Thousand Buddhas’ are a magnificent treasure trove of Buddhist art. A Trove of...
Many Uighur exiles in Turkey are planning to flee again. By Joanna Kakissis Abdurehim Imin Parach often...
Dragons were one of the earliest creatures to appear in the tales and legends of ancient China....
If the U.S. wants to catch up with China, it should focus on new realities in Africa....
The People’s Liberation Army is aiming to become the dominant force in the Asia-Pacific. The Chinese government...
The exams were in place for over a thousand years and are the principal reason why education...
Confucius looked to “the wisdom of the ancients” and a “return to li”. Introduction The teachings and...
A dynasty was considered just and worthy to rule only as long as it upheld divine will,...
The Silk Road was a vast trade network connecting Eurasia and North Africa via land and sea...
Such states and fiefdoms would again emerge during later dynasties as a political expedient when required. Introduction...
Mongol religion included a strong element of shamanism mixed with ancestor worship and a belief in natural...
The first recorded observations of comets, solar eclipses, and supernovae were made in China. Introduction The history...
Chinese efforts so far to reduce its exposure to risk are at best temporary band aid solutions....
The Qin Dynasty he founded gave its name to China. Introduction Shi Huangdi (l.259-210 BCE/r.221-210 BCE, also...
Care about me because you see how I am not really so different from others you already...
The good metal preservation probably results from the moderately alkaline pH, a very small particle size of...
An appropriate end, or beginning, for a ghost that will live many, many more lives. 1981 The...
Ghost stories were the earliest form of literature in ancient China. By Emily MarkHistorian Introduction Ghost stories were...
The Golden Horde extended from the Caucasus to Hungary to Constantinople, inspiring fear across the known the...
Interesting myths and fascinating legends about Yü and the origins of the Hsia abound. The existence of...
The Mongols came into contact with many new foodstuffs and recipes from across Asia. Introduction The diet...
Unfortunately, the West’s policy towards Iran has only helped hardline Islamists and has weakened the more moderate...
Designed at human scale, Chinese gardens are meant to be comfortable, intriguing, and pleasing at every turn....
The history of the Society of Jesus’ first missions is a story of great journeys. Abstract During...