Over the 1,300-year history of China’s imperial examination system, 653 individuals achieved the prestigious title of “Zhuangyuan”, given to the top scorer. Among them was…
The crown of Empress Xiao, which I mentioned yesterday, is undoubtedly beautiful, but it does not qualify as a national treasure of China. Today, I’ll…
The post about Emperor Huizong of Song got over 3,000 views! It’s clear that posts like this really grab people’s attention. So, here’s another one…
On October 2, Liuyang, Hunan, celebrated National Day with a dazzling fireworks show, featuring the “Seven-Colored Auspicious Clouds” display. You’ve probably never heard of Liuyang—it’s…
This gold necklace is one of the most famous ancient jewelry pieces and is currently on display at the National Museum of China. It was…
“As winter approached, and despite intense German pressure, the city held. The Germans faced a choice. The German strategy for Leningrad was never to take…
The first time I tried Tangsuyuk in Korea, I couldn’t help but think, “Why did they bring this out before it was fully cooked?” So…
Dongpo Pork is a traditional Chinese dish named after the famous Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo, who is said to have invented the dish. The…
Forget history museums—experience the guillotine firsthand with the Paris Métro doors!역사 박물관까지 갈 필요 없어요. 파리 지하철에서 단두대를 직접 체험할 수 있습니다! 😲😅😌
Interested in seeing mummies up close? You don’t need to travel all the way to Egypt! Instead, head over to the Shanghai Museum, where an…