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‘On the Hills of Manchuria’: Ilya Shatrov’s Waltz Depicting Bravery, Honor, and Faith in Battle
It was a frosty March morning in the northern hills at Mukden (奉天, now known as Shenyang), Manchuria,...
Spotify Turfs Neil Young Over Joe Rogan Censorship Ultimatum: WSJ
Popular music streaming app Spotify is in the process of removing Neil Young’s music from its offerings...
Musical Mushrooms
The world of mushrooms is vast and mysterious. Some are delicious and others are murderous, but did you...
Famous and Fascinating Traditional Chinese Pagodas
In China, a city that lacks one or more of these architecturally magnificent structures is considered...
The Epic of King Gesar, a Legendary Tibetan Hero
The Communist Chinese occupation of Tibet starting in 1951, and the Party’s deliberate attempt to destroy...
When the Temperature Plunges, Break out the Bubbles! How To Make Frozen Soap Bubbles
Come winter, animals hunker down, plants go dormant, and nature enjoys a stillness much like meditation...
China’s Classic of Poetry : An Ancient Work Advocating Virtue and Morality
The Classic of Poetry (詩經 Shijing) is China's first collection of poems. Initially called "Poetry" or...
The Legend of Saint Nicholas, and How He Evolved Into Santa
The legend of St Nicholas revolves around a Christian monk who lived during the third to fourth century...
The Legend of Tomten, and a Craft to Make Him Yours
The Christmas season is a time for faith and magic; a time for showing kindness and gratitude. In Sweden...
