TRADITIONS
‘Facts of Our Founding’: A Look Back at the 1776 Commission Report
Commentary This July 4 marks the 246th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed...
Should We Evaluate Animal Intelligence in Assessing the Value of Non-human Life?
As our understanding of animal intelligence and capabilities grows, a growing number of scientists have...
The Great Chinese Treasure Ships of Zheng He
Ask an American to name the world’s greatest maritime explorers and you will likely hear the names of...
Three Meals a Day? Or Is There a Better Way?
Eating is an essential component of our day, often taken as three complete meals. A delicious breakfast...
Paper Gourds of the Dragon Boat Festival
June 3, is the Duanwu or Dragon Boat Festival (端午節) this year, and is one of the three most celebrated...
Gongshi: The ‘Scholar’s Rocks’ of China
The mountain holds a special place in Chinese art and philosophy, as men of learning attempted to convey...
‘Thank You For Your Service’: A Memorial Day Tribute
James H. White is a singer-songwriter and human rights activist based in Mount Hope, NY. He recently...
A Fate Preordained: The Rise and Fall of Zhou Yafu, Prime Minister of Han
Fate and predestiny are ingrained in traditional Chinese belief. The word ming (命), which means "life...
The Ins and Outs of Oat Milk – The Rising Star in Alt-Milk
While dairy-free dairy has been gaining consumers for decades, one (not)milk has recently become an especially...
