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“Historic Courtyards and Residences That Could (or Should) Be Opened to the Public,” The Beijinger

September 1, 2017

The Beijing Municipal government wants to restore and open some of the city's previously off-limits gardens and courtyards. Here are three that should be on their list of courtyards to make open to the public. [Read More...]

“Blinged-Out Mobile Not the First Telephone Controversy at the Forbidden City,” The Beijinger

December 24, 2016

The recent flap over the Palace Museum's promotion of a bling-out luxury mobile phone was not the first time that a phone has caused a stir at the Forbidden City. The story of a phone, an emperor, and his love of prank calls. [Read More...]

This Week in History: The end of the Qing and how (not) to get thrown out of a pub quiz

February 13, 2014

It's not easy always being right about history. How the end of the Qing dynasty once got me thrown out of a pub quiz. [Read More...]