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

Wellington Koo, Diplomat

Chen Youliang and the Battle of Poyang Lake

Shangguan Wan'er: "Prime Minister in Women's Clothing"

The Panthay Rebellion

Li Ling, Tragic Hero

The Nestorian Stele

Li He, the Ghost of Poetry