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Frugality, Luxury, and Legacy: How Screens Shaped Imperial China
By Dai Dongni Screens are among the oldest forms of furniture in Chinese civilization, appearing as...
Princess Wencheng’s Journey Along the Tea-Horse Road
 By Xiao Jing A line from a Yuan-dynasty drama echoes across centuries: “Managing a household begins...
Empty Seats at Ayumi Hamasaki Concert Raise Question: Who Controls Art?
By Li Honglin On Nov. 29, Shanghai’s largest indoor arena lit up exactly as planned. The stage was...
5 Chinese Foods Traditionally Eaten in Winter, and Why
The darkest day of the year (winter solstice) is celebrated in multiple cultures as a new beginning —...
The Talking Mongoose of the Isle of Man: The Enduring Mystery of Gef
Most villages have their own folklore, but few stories linger the way the tale of Gef does on the Isle...
For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (Q) Queen Anne’s Lace
Nodding umbels of tiny white flowers seem to float atop a tangle of feathery foliage; a delicate, spicy-sweet...
The Forgotten Geniuses: Four Innovators Who Quietly Changed the Modern World
When people reflect on invention, names like Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and the Wright brothers...
Cancelled by the CCP, Japan’s Ayumi Hamasaki Performs in Empty Shanghai Stadium
On Nov. 29, 2025, inside Shanghai Stadium, Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki turned a cancelled concert...
Town of Wallkill Kicks Off the Holiday Season With Annual Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony
On Saturday, Nov. 29, the Town of Wallkill in Orange County, New York, welcomed the holiday season with...