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China - Culture
The Story of China’s Famous Emperor Kangxi
Nov 29, 2008, 1:00 amKangxi was the second emperor during the Qing Dynasty, and his sixty-one year reign represents one of China's most glorious eras.
Stories from Ancient China: The Pursuit of Comfort was Forbidden
Nov 25, 2008, 7:00 amIn ancient China, pursuit of comfort was considered a taboo, and looked down upon by the people.
Mysterious Chinese Characters (13): Hai
Nov 24, 2008, 7:00 pmThe character Hai is an expression of religious concepts from Taoism, supposed to guide the correct life for man.
A Nobleman Has the Same Characteristics as Jade
Nov 17, 2008, 5:00 pmJade’s characteristics, soft, yet solid, and tenacious, were associated with upright characteristics.
In Ancient China, Tying Knots Was an Art Form
Nov 10, 2008, 6:00 amBeautiful and elaborate, intricate while following simple rules, knots are part of China's 5,000 year history, and prehistoric records attest to their use in recording all manner of important events.
Hua Tuo, A Miraculous Healer in Ancient China
Nov 9, 2008, 4:00 amHua Tuo was a legendary physician in the 2nd century.
Traditional Chinese Culture: Borrowing Arrows
Nov 2, 2008, 10:00 pmZhuge Liang was considered an ingenious general in the context of ancient Chinese history. Here he is faced with a deadline to make 100,000 arrows in three days.
Forbidden City: The Theory of the Five Elements in the Ming and Qing
Oct 31, 2008, 11:00 pmThe Ancient Chinese theory of Five Elements was used for color selections in the Forbidden City during the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Traditional Culture: Allowing for Different Opinions
Oct 29, 2008, 4:00 amIn ancient Chinese history, many rulers would try to rule with virtue because they thought that peacefully winning over the hearts of the populace was the way of prosperity.
Luoyang: Ancient China's Cradle of Civilization
Oct 28, 2008, 7:00 amIn ancient China, the city of Luoyang was regarded as the cradle of civilisation.
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