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‘Black May Riots’ in Indonesia: Anti-Chinese Violence That Shook the World

From May 13 to 16, 1998, Indonesia experienced anti-Chinese riots that shocked the world; riots also known as the “Black May Riots.” Under pressure from international public opinion, on Nov.

Oxford Research Reveals Sahara’s Ancient Monsoon System Was Far Stronger Than Previously Thought

Deep within today’s vast and desolate Sahara Desert, scientists have uncovered a long-buried natural record. Mineral deposits in a remote cave reveal a world entirely different from the present—one that
Communism: The Ideology That Turns Envy Into a Political Weapon
Queen Victoria: How She Transformed the British Monarchy and Shaped Modern Britain
Stalin’s Sanatorium: How Fifteen Communist Leaders Died on Soviet Soil
Of Body and Mind: The Medicinal and Philosophical Wonders of Avicenna
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Japan Moved by the Lost Heritage Displayed in Shen Yun Performances: ‘I Truly Long to See a China Like This’
A World War II Love Letter Hidden in a Vinyl Record Resurfaced 70 Years Later
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The Legendary Origins of Chinese Acupuncture
The spread of acupuncture into Western medicine has been spectacular but relatively recent. The first...
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Kitchen Gadgets of Yore – The Tried, the True, and the Useless
While we may see our kitchen gadgets as modern amenities, these creative culinary devices have been around...
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Saint Patrick and the Legends Behind Ireland’s Most Famous Holiday
The sound of bagpipes, the synchrony of Irish step-dancers, the poise of men in kilts parading the streets...
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March 15: Beware The Ides of March
Every year, March 15 is branded with a mysterious and gloomy connotation. Movies, books and television...
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The Legendary Leprechauns of Ireland
With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations coming up, people all over the world, Irish or not, are digging out...
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Opal – The Queen of Gems
The name "opal" derives from the Latin word opalus, which means "precious gem," as well as from the Greek...
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Understanding the Spiritual Symbolism of Lent
Lent is a 40 day period observed by Catholics in preparation for Easter. Rich with symbolic customs imbued...
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Galaxy Gazing: A Mesmerizing Experience
The Milky Way is the galaxy, out of more than 100 billion galaxies in the Universe, that contains our...
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Spring Cleaning – Culture and Traditions
After a long cold winter, warmer weather and longer days bring forth buds and bulbs. Everyone looks forward...