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How China’s Imperial Treasures Became a Public Exhibit
Arson, thieving eunuchs, military invasion: the Forbidden City’s journey from imperial palace to public museum was anything but smooth
Rooftop Beasts
A guide to the guardian animals that adorn the eaves of traditional Chinese buildings
Viral Week Ep. 231
Doctor killer sentenced, pig bungee jumps, neighbors shake the ceiling, and intrigue at the Palace Museum—it’s Viral Week
China Brick by Brick
Lego-certified builder Andy Hung discusses his new show in Beijing and his passion for the brick
SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE
Eating Like Emperors
Piqued by pop culture, China’s public is hungry for all things imperial
Spring in the Forbidden City
The Palace Museum gives an inside look on how emperors celebrated the lunar new year
Hair Razing
Two recent dramas offer new explanations to why the wife of Emperor Qianlong cut her hair—and got herself banished from court
Court Confidential
China’s emperors were no strangers to the curse of bad data—and built their own secret system to avoid it
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