Zheng Zhilong

  • Oyster Omelette

    In the coastal cities of southern Fujian – Quanzhou, Xiamen, and Zhangzhou – few dishes evoke as much nostalgia as the humble oyster omelette. Known locally as ô-á-tsian (蚵仔煎,海蛎煎,蚝仔煎) in the Hokkien dialect, this crispy, golden pancake of plump oysters, eggs, and sweet potato starch is a staple of street food stalls, home kitchens,…

  • The Last Stand: The Fragmented Resistance of the Southern Ming [Ming]

    This article chronicles the fragmented Southern Ming resistance. Loyalist forces, former rebels, and warlords fought the Qing but were crippled by infighting and betrayal. Heroic leaders like Li Dingguo won battles, yet the Yongli Emperor was killed in Burma. The last stronghold fell in 1663, ending organized Ming resistance.