Introduction: A Portal to China’s Political SoulIn an era where historical dramas often prioritize romance over rigor, Ming Dynasty 1566 (大明王朝1566) stands as a towering exception. Premiering in 2007 and starring acting titans Chen Baoguo (Emperor Jiajing) and Huang Zhizhong (Hai Rui), this 46-episode series dissects 16th-century Chinese governance with the precision of a historian’s […]
