One of the great heroes of the Song Dynasty, born into the wrong time.

The late-Qing author and his famous novel.

Shen Gua or Shen Kuo of the Song Dynasty is one of the most significant figures in the history of Chinese science.

The early-Ming Dynasty mandarin and editor of one of the greatest literary undertakings ever performed.

In 1793, Emperor Qianlong of Qing decreed a new process by which to select future Tibetan spiritual leaders like the Dalai Lama. And he wrote an essay about it.