China's Living Legends
Welcome to "China's Living Legends" your gateway to the enchanting world of Chinese stories, legendary heroes, and the art of martial combat.
Dive into captivating tales that blend ancient myths with the rich history of Chinese martial arts. From epic battles and courageous warriors to the wisdom of historical figures, our channel explores the fascinating intersections of folklore and history.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 73
- Years Active
- 2025
Luxury or Filth? The Shocking Truth About Ancient Chinese Toilets
This video explores the fascinating and often overlooked aspects of ancient Chinese toilet culture, from the luxurious facilities used by the elite during the Wei and Jin dynasties to the simpler, ru…
The Art of Chinese Swordsmanship: From Jing Ke to Modern Wushu
Explores the story of Prince Dan of Yan's assassination attempt on King Ying Zheng of Qin during the Warring States period, focusing on two main aspects: first, the strategic dilemmas faced by the St…
Jing Ke’s Assassination of King Qin
✅ Swordsmanship and Strategy: The significance of the "carrying the sword" (负剑) action in the art of swordsmanship during Jing Ke’s era. ✅ The Power of Music: How Qin Shi Huang cleverly used the soun…
Was the Epang Palace really burned down by Xiang Yu?
Explores several major engineering projects during the reign of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, including the construction of the Straight Road, the building of the Epang Palace, and the erection of the Mauso…
How did Jing Ke attempt to assassinate the King of Qin?
The "Records of the Grand Historian" (Shiji) and the "Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government" (Zizhi Tongjian) both document the story of Jing Ke's assassination attempt on the King of Qin. The "S…
How did the State of Wei perish?
How did the State of Wei perish? Let's uncover this piece of history.
Why did Mencius think that the scapegoat was a kind of political wisdom?
Analyzed the debate between Mencius and Chen Jia on "the mistakes made by gentlemen", as well as the political and social backgrounds behind this debate. Mencius' viewpoint emphasized that a gentlema…
The Truth About Qin Shi Huang’s Book Burning: The Suppression of Intellectuals in Chinese History
Dive into the historical and ideological roots behind one of China’s most controversial events: Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s infamous book-burning. This video explores: ✅ Motives and Ideological Roots: W…
Is Mencius a sage? What are the criteria for a sage?
Explore the fascinating clash between King Xuan of Qi and the philosopher Mencius during the Warring States period. After King Xuan conquered the State of Yan, he faced international opposition and s…
The Art of Chinese Swordsmanship: From Jing Ke to Modern Wushu
Explores the story of Prince Dan of Yan's assassination attempt on King Ying Zheng of Qin during the Warring States period, focusing on two main aspects: first, the strategic dilemmas faced by the St…
Why did Qin Shi Huang launch a northern expedition against the Xiongnu?
It mainly focuses on the decision-making situation and the reasons of Emperor Qin Shi Huang at that time.
Qin Shi Huang's Battle Against Fate: How He Reversed His Curse
we delve into the fascinating story of how Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, confronted a prophecy that foretold his premature death. Faced with the "Dragon will die" curse, Qin Shi Huang t…
How Qin Shi Huang Used Terror: The Suppression of Intellectuals in Chinese History
This episode explores the flight of alchemists Hou Sheng and Lu Sheng after criticizing Emperor Qin Shi Huang 🏛️, leading to the infamous "Burning of Books and Burying of Confucian Scholars" 📚🔥. It…