History
325 articlesSu Shi
Su Shi was a prominent writer, poet, calligrapher, and statesman of the Song Dynasty, renowned for his literary achievements and political career.
Yangsheng: Traditional Chinese Health Preservation
Yangsheng is the traditional Chinese practice of preserving health through various methods rooted in ancient philosophy and medicine.
House of Flying Daggers
A 2004 Chinese wuxia film directed by Zhang Yimou, featuring complex relationships and stunning visuals.
Taoism
Taoism is an indigenous Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centered on the concept of 'Dao' (the Way) and the pursuit of immortality.
Acupuncture Points
Acupuncture points are specific locations on the body used in traditional Chinese medicine for diagnosis and treatment.
Prescriptions in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Prescriptions are fundamental therapeutic formulations in Traditional Chinese Medicine, combining herbs according to specific principles.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that involves burning dried mugwort (Artemisia argyi) on particular points of the body.
Dizi (Chinese Flute)
The dizi is a traditional Chinese bamboo flute with a rich history spanning over 7,000 years.
Han Fu
Han Fu is a major literary form of the Han Dynasty, characterized by ornate language and elaborate descriptive passages.
Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum
The mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen, the first president of the Republic of China, located in Nanjing.
Blind Massage
A 2014 Chinese drama film directed by Lou Ye about blind massage therapists and their complex relationships.
Wang Wen Wen Qie (The Four Diagnostic Methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine)
The four fundamental diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine: observation, listening/smelling, inquiring, and pulse palpation.
Shaolin Temple
The Shaolin Temple is a renowned Buddhist monastery in Henan Province, China, famous for its association with Chinese martial arts.
Man-Han Banquet
The Man-Han Banquet is a historical Chinese culinary feast combining Manchu and Han cuisine traditions.
Discrimination and Differentiation of Warm Diseases
A seminal Qing dynasty medical text that established a comprehensive theoretical framework for warm disease diagnosis and treatment.
Thousand Character Classic
A Chinese classic text consisting of 1000 characters used for teaching literacy and moral values.
Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon)
The foundational text of Traditional Chinese Medicine, compiled between the Warring States period and Han Dynasty.
Tiger Head Shoes
Traditional Chinese handmade footwear for infants featuring embroidered tiger designs.
Embroidered Shoes
A 2012 Chinese horror thriller film directed by Ye Weimin, starring Lin Xinru as a woman wrongfully executed whose ghost seeks vengeance.
Manchu Robe (Qizhuang)
The traditional robe of the Manchu people, evolving from practical riding attire to formal ceremonial wear with distinctive cultural significance.