CULTURE
Recent research has surfaced suggesting a major change in the themes of Mandarin song lyrics — particularly those performed by and aimed at Chinese women. Where love and romance were once common, now there seems to be a call for freedom. According to a team led by Wenbo Wang, business
Reunite With Family Under a Full Moon! China’s Mid-Autumn Festival
Each year Chinese people — especially those who live far from home — make notorious efforts to reunite...
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth Dies Peacefully at 96, Bringing 70-year Reign to a Close
BALMORAL, Scotland — Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead...
The Delightful Dragonfly: Facts, Fables and Spiritual Insight
With wings like a fairy’s and colors to match, it’s no wonder the dragonfly is mired in myth and superstition...
Healing Herbs and Spices of India, Part I: Coriander and Cilantro
Indian herbs hold an important place in medical history due to their numerous health benefits. Coriander...
China’s Glorious Culture Preserved Through Traditional Education Deteriorated Quickly Under Communism
Teaching is considered one of the noblest of occupations. Traditional education not only educates the...
From Prisoner to Prime Minister: Guan Zhong and the Hegemony of Qi
The Spring and Autumn era (770–475 B.C.) was one of the great episodes that shaped Chinese history and...
Dutch Artist Uses Optical Illusion to Turn Buildings into 3D Masterpieces
Optical illusions play cunning tricks on the mind and eyes. Mastery in this craft enabled one artist...
Okra Attracts Microplastics – an Odd Fruit With an Unusual Application
Largely considered a vegetable, okra is actually, botanically, a fruit — as it carries seeds. This prickly-on-the-outside...
Overcoming Artist’s Block: Recover Your Creative Inspiration – Part I
The life of an artist can be like riding a roller coaster. When inspiration strikes, it seems like nothing...