Taoist creation myths are SEXY.
“At ‘the beginning of anteriority before the beginning’ the fluid of heaven first descended and the fluid of earth first ascended. The male and female principles interosculated, prompting and striving among the elements of the cosmos. The forces wandered hither and thither, pursuing, competing, interpenetrating. Clothed with energy, they moved, sifted, [...]
The Tang Dynasty was a time of great prosperity in China. By some estimates, the size of the population increased to 300 million people. The empire expanded its physical boundaries, too, stretching south to Vietnam and west into the Stans. Tang rule lasted from 617 to 907, a time known to Europe [...]
The more I read of Chinese history, the more fascinated I am with this place. And there is a lot of history to read. My students never let me forget that Chinese civilization is 6,000 years old. I don’t know if they are competing for bragging rights or trying to put me in my place, [...]
Category: Histories