A Chinese dynasty and kingdom existed roughly in parallel to the better-known Song Dynasty, but this one ruled by the nomadic Khitans. A fascinating essay on governance, international relations, ...

Inspired by the Northern Song Dynasty masterpiece "A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains," a historic painting celebrated for its depiction of China's breathtaking landscapes, the production brought ...

Start of Spring, the first of the 24 solar terms, marks nature's grand opening banquet. As Song Dynasty poet Su Shi depicts ...

The Society for Song, Yuan, and Conquest Dynasty Studies is an international society committed to the encouragement of the study of Chinese—as well as Jürchen, Khitan, Tangut, and Mongol—history, ...

Red lanterns sway in the breeze the aroma of dumplings fills the air while homes are decorated with symbols of good fortune and prosperity As Chine ...