The original canal system, built by Emperor Yang of the Sui dynasty, was seen by Chinese historians as an act of brilliant madness. Ancient China’s main rivers ran west to east, and Yang wanted ...

In ancient China, tremors were seen as cosmic warnings of misrule. China was also more advanced than the rest of the world at detecting them In the early afternoon of March 28, 2025. a 7.7-magnitude ...

Every society has its myths but China ranks high when it comes ... harming those who sleep there. Ancient beliefs also say mirrors absorb yang energy, which sustains life. At night, when yang ...