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America The Faithful – 250 Years of ‘One Nation, Under God’

On the occasion of our national holidays, we are often called to remember what America stands for, and to honor those who made great sacrifices for the liberties that we

Xi Jinping Cannot Afford to Lose Taiwan. But Can He Afford to Win It?

Commentary by Christian, Vision Times History offers a warning to leaders who stake their reputations on reclaiming a contested piece of territory. After retreating to Taiwan in 1949, Chiang Kai-shek
Konghou (箜篌): The Lost Ancient Chinese Harp Preserved in Japan
Ming Dynasty painter Qiu Ying painting of ancient Chinese women playing konghou extinct ancient harp
June Fourth Survivor Li Shuangde Recounts Being Wounded and Rescued by Beijing Residents
A Chinese Law Student Who Joined the 1989 Tiananmen Hunger Strike Recalls the Six Weeks That Led to the Massacre
The Great Flood in Ancient Greek Myth: A Story That Matches the Bible and Ancient China
The Fiction That Predicted The Titanic: Coincidence Or Warning?
How Confucian Philosophy Helped Influence Early America’s Democracy and Ideals
Sustainable Architecture in China’s Ancient Cave Dwellings: The Yaodong
Those looking for sustainable architecture are finding answers in tradition. China’s yaodongs, a form...
The Scientific Accomplishments of Ancient China’s Guo Shoujing
With an asteroid and a lunar crater named in his memory, there is no doubt that Guo Shoujing’s legacy...
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Guan Hanqing–The Greatest Chinese Playwright
The remarkable Guan Hanqing* lived at a time when the Mongols had invaded China to include it in the...
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Scientists Believe They Have Uncovered the True Origins of the Black Death
Centuries before pandemics like COVID-19 dominated the news, the Black Death devastated Europe and Asia...
Traditional Ways to Beat the Heat
As the dog days of summer descend upon us, we are lucky to have the option to seek refuge in air conditioned...
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History Reveals an Ancient Digital Device Stored in the Pocket: The Human Hand
While the human hand is the obvious tool of choice for an astounding number of physical tasks, it was...
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Independence Day–History, Tradition, Inspiration
Regarding Independence Day, most Americans would agree that we owe our freedom largely to The Declaration...
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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...
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Turf Alternatives–Going Green Without the Grass
Re-thinking your lawn? You’re not alone. Homeowners across America are looking to improve the environment...