At dusk on a late October night in 1408, something mysterious lit up the skies above China. Ming Dynasty astronomers who ...

Imperial founderThird ruler of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle emperor moved ... The emperor’s private rooms are located in the Inner Court, at the north end; besides himself, only women and ...

Staff member Meng Xiaochou (right) introduces to her colleague Chen Yanlu a relic she restored years ago at the Suzhou Silk ...

Various components of the Palaces bearing witness to the court culture of the Ming and Qing dynasties are retained, reflecting the lifestyle and values of the royal family of the times. The Imperial ...

A bright yellow object appeared in the sky in 1408. Its appearance was different from everything else, leading ancient ...