HISTORY
The Book of Genesis records Noah building an ark to survive God's judgment on a wicked world. The ancient Chinese classic Shangshu (Book of Documents), in its "Canon of Yao" chapter, describes primordial floodwaters that "assailed the heavens" and "inundated the hills and swelled over the high mountains." Mesopotamian texts
Topaz – A Jewel of Many Colors
The world of gemstones is vibrant and dynamic, with precious stones have long having been considered...
Azurite – The Singing Stone
Azurite (Lapis Linguis) is an ancient stone with a rich history. It is a rare mineral that is characterized...
Da Vinci’s Grand Bridge Reborn, Engineers Replicate Renaissance Man’s Marvellous Design
Made famous by his historical paintings such as “The Last Supper” and the “Mona Lisa,” Leonardo da Vinci...
Ginseng: A (Conditional) Traditional Medicinal That You Can Grow at Home
A Traditional medicine of diverse roots Ginseng has been used for thousands of years as a powerful...
Heroes of Ancient China: The Great Spiritual Teacher Lao Zi
As the founder of Daoism and the author of Dao De Ching (道德經), Lao Zi helped shape traditional Chinese...
Heroes of Ancient China: The Training of Daoist Master Lao Zi
Lao Zi (also known as Lao Tzu), living between circa 600 and 470 B.C. during the Spring and Autumn Period...
Qu Yuan, the Tragic Patriot Behind the Dragon Boat Festival
Every year, on the fifth day on the fifth lunar month in the traditional Chinese calendar, people celebrate...
The Truth and Lessons of Tiananmen
More than three decades ago, there was a brief moment when the Chinese people found the opportunity to...
China’s Best WW2 General: Sun Liren
In World War II, Chinese forces were usually outmatched by their Japanese adversary in every way. But...