Eight Dragons- eight different cursive representations of the character 龍 (dragon), from Compilation of Cursive Characters (《草字彙》), autho...

A Breguet watch on Patriarch Kirill I, left, vanished in a doctored photo, but its reflection on the table remained. The story of Patr...

I took these photos at 798 in Beijing. These are three of the most famous sculptures at the art district and a poster for a coming exhibit o...

One of my current projects is some research on Matteo Ricci. An open-minded, early Jesuit missionary to China, who helped convert famous agr...

On my way back from a  three-day jaunt to Beijing (yes, I just can't stay away!), I sat across from an investor. He is going to Americ...

Dear Postmaster, My replacement driver's license, my replacement debit card, and a US$50 gift certificate are lost in the mail. I...

Resurrection and Insurrection The little-known Shun Dynasty, which lasted for about a year between the Ming and penultimate Qing Dynast...