Reading books about Chinese history provides an in-depth view of one of the oldest civilizations on earth.

Feb 25, 2012 - Cheryl Probst

Critic Steven Moore thinks the novel as a form is as old as written records, and has written an extraordinary book detailing the great novels of the past.

Jan 26, 2011 - Roger Boylan

A cultural transformation occured as Buddhism spread into China from India, as it became the country's dominant religion for hundreds of years.

Apr 29, 2010 - Jonathan Lashley

Chi Bi Red Cliff Part II features war strategies by Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu and Cao Cao. Stars Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi, Vicky Zhao Wei & Lin Chiling.

May 10, 2009 - Lynette S.K. Webster

John Woo's retelling of a key episode in Chinese history is an epic in the classic sense, balancing its grand battles with a human element.

Apr 7, 2011 - Paul Brown

In Kingston's 'Tripmaster Monkey: His Fake Book', Wittman Ah Sing sings his Chinese American self as he revisits classic Chinese stories in an epic play.

Nov 28, 2010 - Fiona H.W. Wong

In Barbara Erskine's latest novel the lives of a modern woman and the daughter of King Caractacus, dead for more than 2000 years, become entwined.

Sep 14, 2008 - Susan Whelan

A review of the just released Dynasty Warriors 7 for PS3 and XBOX 360

Mar 29, 2011 - Paul Schifferli

The legend of King Arthur is so well known today because, in part, of the work of two Welsh men: the bard Aneirin and Geoffrey of Monmouth.

Jun 4, 2011 - Stacey Mitchell

James Michener was a prolific writer in different genres. However, he was best known for his comprehensive works of historical fiction.

Oct 21, 2010 - Mark Shiffer

Fantasy fiction has four separate types and it's important for a writer writing fantasy to be familiar with all of them.

Dec 9, 2011 - Sabine A. Reed

Here are five of the best films from the director who changed Hong Kong films and made Chow Yun-Fat a star. His latest film shows his best may be yet to come.

Jun 9, 2009 - Michael Scott

One of the most celebrated French authors in the world, Dumas produced many tales of adventure, including the famous 'Three Musketeers'.

Jul 22, 2009 - Jo Lamb

Author of The Sad Tale Of The Brothers Grossbart answers three questions about revamps, genre fiction and fodder for the screen.

Nov 29, 2009 - Lynne Jamneck

Dracula, the evil Transylvanian vampire count from Bram Stoker's classic novel Dracula, is one of literature's all-time greatest villains. How did he supposedly die?

Oct 27, 2009 - Christopher Minster

In the 2nd century AD four empires reigned supreme over ancient Eurasia - the Roman, Parthian, Kushan and the Han.

Oct 25, 2010 - Marcus Chin

Sprawling, disappointing and immensely disturbing -- that's how the first full day of the PFF went, from Red Cliff to The Private Lives of Pippa Lee to Antichrist.

Oct 16, 2009 - Zachary Herrmann

Around age 15, Pound declared he wanted to revolutionize poetry and bring into it a new sensibility. Rarely is it noted that his revolution succeeded.

Apr 6, 2011 - R.Michael Johnson

A look back at 2010 and local film in Australia.

Feb 25, 2011 - Keith Lawrence

Zoos are primarily designed to meet human needs and are driven by a commercial imperative. Thus the specific needs of the animals take a back seat in zoos.

Apr 16, 2011 - Giovanna De Gennaro