Hanfu Series: Are Mamian Skirts Really Called Horse Face Skirts?

Hanfu Series: Are Mamian Skirts Really Called Horse Face Skirts?

The fusion of tradition and fashion is making waves in China, and the Mǎmiàn skirt, a quintessential piece of traditional Chinese attire, is at the forefront of this trend.  On...
"A Brief History of Chinese Clothing" Wins 2023 China Good Book Award

"A Brief History of Chinese Clothing" Wins 2023 China Good Book Award

Recently, the "National Reading Conference · 2023 China Good Book" ceremony was broadcast on CCTV, where People's Fine Arts Publishing House's "A Brief History of Chinese Clothing" was honored with...
The Dark Side of the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties

The Dark Side of the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties

The history of the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties is a dizzying, nightmarish saga. However, by focusing on these six influential families, one can construct a clearer and more comprehensive picture of this era.
Qin Shi Huang: A Complex Figure in History's Judgment

Qin Shi Huang: A Complex Figure in History's Judgment

The image of Qin Shi Huang as a tyrant has been stuck for over two thousand years. However, in recent years, a discovery of the "Yunmeng Qin Bamboo Slips" in a...
Did the Devil God Tan Tai Jin Really Exist in Ancient China? Till The End Of The Moon (长月烬明)

Did the Devil God Tan Tai Jin Really Exist in Ancient China? Till The End Of The Moon (长月烬明)

In the recent Chinese fantasy drama "Till The End Of The Moon (长月烬明)", we encounter the extraordinary life of a demon deity named Tan Tai Jin.

Does this fictional character exist in the realms of Ancient China? 

As we venture further, we encounter another young soul, Ying Zheng, whose own journey parallels that of Tan Tai Jin. Born in the Kingdom of Zhao, Ying Zheng faced adversities that molded him into a resilient and determined individual. His path would eventually lead him to become the renowned Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China.