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  • The Golden Armor and the Fallen Capital: The Huang Chao Rebellion [Sui & Tang]

    This article narrates the Huang Chao Rebellion, which shook the late Tang Dynasty. Starting from the decline of Tang after Emperor Xuanzong, it tells how salt smugglers Wang Xianzhi and Huang Chao rose up against heavy taxes and tyranny. Huang Chao captured Chang’an, founded the Great Qi, but later lost support and was defeated.…

  • The tragic end of Qu Yuan [Warring States]

    This article narrates the life and tragic death of Qu Yuan. It details his loyalty to the State of Chu and his futile efforts to warn the king against the treacherous state of Qin. When his warnings were ignored, he was exiled to Xiangnan. Finally, upon hearing of Qin’s capture of Chu’s capital in…

  • The Cricket

    During the Xuande Reign period of the Ming Dynasty, cricket fighting became a popular amusement in the imperial palace. Every year, the insects were collected from localities across the country.

  • Protected: Huang Jiulang

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