HISTORY
Tai Chi: The Daoist Martial Art of Winning Without Fighting
It is said that during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279), in the twelfth century, a man called Zhang...
The Magical Journey of the Golden Seed: Corn’s Role in Civilization and Survival
By Vision Times Staff To live is to sustain life, and at its most basic, human existence depends on...
10 Magazine Covers, One Historic Life: Chiang Kai-shek’s Rise, Trials, and Legacy
By Janet Huang, Vision Times Chiang Kai-shek was one of the most influential figures in modern Chinese...
Croatia Opens ‘Red History Museum’ Exhibiting Communist Past Under Yugoslavia
A musuem in Dubrovnik, Croatia, is exhibiting artifacts and information from the era when the southeastern...
The Power of Pyramids: Did Ancient Egyptians Harness Electricity?
The Egyptian pyramids are the last surviving wonders of the ancient world. Because these giant structures...
‘Everybody should experience this’: Shen Yun’s Final Bow at Lincoln Center Leaves Audiences in Awe
On April 13th, Shen Yun wrapped up an incredible run at the prestigious David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln...
Understanding the Swastika, and the Benevolent Background of the Western World’s Most Hated Symbol
Since its application on the Nazi flag, the swastika invariably evokes feelings of anger, fear, hatred...
Knitting – A Traditional Skill With Modern Practicality
Life is full of challenges — some of them more stressful than others. Whether you are a banker or a brick-layer...
Michelangelo, the Medicis, and a Mysterious Hidden Chamber
Fifty years ago, a hidden chamber was discovered below an obscured trap door in the floor of the Medici...
