As the actors took the stage, their robes and makeup transformed them into scholars, concubines, government officials, army ...

That's where the emperor's consorts and concubines all live ... which would make it the Ming Dynasty) and fairly true to life. For example, the first case that Maomao becomes involved in deals ...

Nearly 200 stray cats, some of which are believed to be the offspring of royal cats raised by emperors and their concubines in ... turned the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Empress Xiaoduan's phoenix ...

The founder of the Ming dynasty, Chu Yuan-chang (reigned ... must evoke the old adage that concubines gain influence as a dynasty reaches its end. Historical folklore, in short, suggests that ...

Chinese-language films can be a tough nut to crack if you’re from the other side of the Great Wall. The culture can seem ...

The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a visual novel set in the mid-1600s. China was in awful shape at this time; natural disasters, plague, economic issues, and a government ...

Three men snatched Ming dynasty antiques worth more than 3.5 million US dollars (£2.78 million) from a Swiss museum shortly before they allegedly plotted to murder a career criminal convicted of ...

Known for exquisite porcelain production and expansive trade, the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) represents a period of Chinese imperial rule between the fall of the Mongol Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) and the ...

A welcome refresh of a hack-and-slash mainstay that mostly impresses, despite a few glaring pacing problems. PC Gamer's got your back Our experienced team dedicates many hours to every review, to ...