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According to the Central News Agency (CNA), Lin Chi-ling, Taiwan's most recognizable model and actress, has been quietly erased from two mainland Chinese productions in the space of weeks, after her nomination to a Taiwanese government cultural board triggered a backlash from Chinese netizens and set off a wave of
Jun Zi: Confucius’ Teachings on Being a Gentleman
Jun Zi (君子), an ancient Chinese term, describes a virtuous man who is forever striving to perfect his...
A Story of a Mysterious Man and His Warning of Karmic Retribution
During the Yongzheng (雍正) period (1678–1735), Mr. Su Dounan (苏斗南) met a friend at an inn by the Baigou...
Little House on the Prairie – Deciphering Fact and Fiction
Little House on the Prairie, the second book in a nine-book series, and the title of a nine-season television...
Secrets of the Terracotta Warriors and the Tomb of China’s First Emperor
Did you know that in 537 B.C., Duke Jing, the ruler of ancient China’s Qin state, upon his death was...
Ye Xian – Ancient China’s Cinderella Story
Ye Xian, 葉限, is the story of a young Chinese girl living sometime between China’s Qin and Han Dynasties...
Unearthing the Mystery of the Arthurian Giant of Glastonbury Abbey
England has always been a host of numerous medieval legends, especially the tale of King Arthur, whose...
Pre-Raphaelites – Rebel Artists Clinging to Tradition as the Mainstream Approached Modernism
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (also known as the Pre-Raphaelites) was an art movement that appeared...
The Benefits of Making Art Daily
Creating art may seem like a daunting task for those who have not been developing artistic skills since...
Tattoos for Tacos: Mexican Restaurant’s Free Meal Deal for Permanent Wearers of Their Logo
While there is no such thing as a free lunch, exceptions to the rule may apply. One small San Francisco...