Collapse of Ming Dynasty actually began with Wanli megadrought, tree-ring research shows
A recent study by Chinese researchers has found that the collapse of the Ming Dynasty, one of the most important dynasties in ...
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The Tomb of Matteo Ricci
Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty granted his permission and designated a Buddhist temple, which had been appropriated from a court eunuch for the purpose. In October of 1610, the Jesuit Father' s ...
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What forces drove the first wave of the Western Learning Spreading Eastward? (Part II)
"An increasing number of works showcasing technical and scientific advancements…" Gernet described the late Ming era, particularly during Emperor Wanli's reign, as one of the most distinctive ...