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Indian Folktales With Moral Lessons (Part IV): On Keeping a Clear Mind

Throughout the generations, storytelling has been one of the most effective and compelling ways to teach children good habits and moral concepts. This rings especially true in India, where traditional

8 Timeless Lessons from Epictetus, the Greek Stoic Philosopher

“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”Epictetus Born a slave in
Li Bai: The Star of China’s Golden Age of Poetry
The Orchid Pavilion: A Celebration of Beauty in Poetry, Calligraphy, and Music
Guan Hanqing–The Greatest Chinese Playwright
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Atlantis and the Great Flood – Myths Connected by Reality?
March 15: Beware The Ides of March
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The Legendary Leprechauns of Ireland
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Did You Know Chinese Emperors Were Not Allowed to View Their Own Records?
The people of China have 5,000 years of uninterrupted history, the longest recorded history in the world...
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Modern-day ‘Moby Dick’ Spotted in Caribbean: Film Captures Rare White Sperm Whale
Fans of Herman Melville’s 1851 book, Moby Dick, will be interested to know that Melville’s titular character...
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The Artistic Value and History of Traditional Chinese Folding Fans
The hand fan has evolved through China’s long history, with artistic decoration often contributing to...
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Seeming Betrayal Was Actually Assistance – A Chinese Tale of Friendship
Zhang San and Li Si were good friends. Li Si's family was running a very prosperous business while Zhang...
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Remembering Wilbur Smith
After spending the morning reading and writing with his wife Niso by his side, global bestselling author...
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Understanding I Ching or ‘Book of Changes’
While fresh and interesting subjects can inspire our creativity and provide new perspectives on alternative...
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Jolly Calle, A Swedish Tale of Being Happy Within and Without
Adapted from the Swedish Folktale written by Helena Nyblom. There was once a young man called Jolly...
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An Ancient Chinese Story of a Good Deed Rewarded
Repaying a debt of gratitude, or bao en (報恩), is an important concept in traditional Chinese culture,...
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Imaginary World Mapping
When reading a book for the first time, finding a beautiful map among the pages is an exciting bonus...