What to do when faced with difficulties? Look to Li Chunfeng, a master astrologer of the Tang Dynasty, who skillfully navigated a dilemma in front of Emperor Taizong of Tang with his wisdom.
The Wuji Diagram carved by the Taoist ancestor Chen Tuan on the stone cliff of Mount Hua embodies the wisdom of ancient people in coping with difficulties and improving their judgment.
Several anecdotes about Guo Pu, an extraordinary figure of the Eastern Jin Dynasty — from tomb physiognomy to his prophecy before execution — offer a glimpse into the legendary life of the founder of Chinese feng shui.
A Monarch-Minister Exchange Triggered by a Sesame Cake: Unpacking the Origin, Development and the Intriguing Mysteries Behind *The Song of the Sesame Cake*
From Fuxi drawing the trigrams to the Jiahu tortoise shells: digging up fun little-known facts about the origin of Taiji yin-yang.
Ge Hong of the Eastern Jin Dynasty was born into a declining aristocratic family. He cut firewood to trade for books, practiced alchemy and self-cultivation, and dabbled in medicine on the side—truly an all-round talent.
Fu Xi observed all things in heaven and earth, inspired by the dragon horse bearing a map, drew the Eight Trigrams, thus opening the philosophical source of Chinese civilization.