Zheng He’s Giraffe and the “Unicorn” Moment
Noetik Blog The arrival of a giraffe in 1414—named a qilin by the Yongle court—illuminates how Ming dynasty diplomacy turned exotic gifts into instruments of legitimacy, tribute, and maritime influence. Who was…
The arrival of a giraffe in 1414—named a qilin by the Yongle court—illuminates how Ming dynasty diplomacy turned exotic gifts into instruments of legitimacy, tribute, and maritime influence. Who was…