Fan Zhen: On the Annihilation of the Soul

Jia Sidao: Hero, Villain, Entomologist

Zhengde, the Emperor with an Alter Ego

Hai Rui, Mad Mandarin

General Qi Jiguang of the Ming

Zhang Zai, Philosopher

Chen Tuan, the Sleeping Immortal

The Yellow River, Changing Course

Di Qing: Soldier Out of Time

Liu E and "The Travels of Lao Can"

Shen Gua, Scientist

Xie Jin of the Yongle Encyclopedia

"Discourse on the Lamas" and the Golden Urn

Wu Jingzi and "The Scholars"

Rebellion of the Eight Princes

The Tragedy of the Parties and Shackles

The Chinese Rites Controversy

Zuo Zongtang and the Muslim Rebellion of Shaanxi and Gansu

The Nian Rebellion

The White Lotus Sect