About

We explore stories in Chinese language, literature, art, history, and everyday life.

A place to begin

You do not need to know a dynasty’s timeline or have read a classical text to start here. Each story provides the background it needs, then points to related reading when it helps.

Two complete editions

English and simplified Chinese are both full editions. Use the language switch to read the same story in the other language. The wording can differ; the evidence and meaning should agree.