The story of Mulan, a young woman who disguises herself as a man to fight for China's emperor, has become one of best known and most beloved narratives worldwide, thanks in no small part to Disney ...

Researchers Uncover New Evidence That Warrior Women Inspired Legend of Mulan Nearly 2,000 years ago, women who rode horseback and practiced archery may have roamed the steppes of Mongolia.

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Ancient remains found in the Mongolian steppe suggest that the story of the female warrior Mulan may have been inspired by real Xianbei women who rode horseback and probably also used bows and arrows.