HISTORY
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine The saga of Johny Bootlegger Liquors traces back to an era known as Prohibition, America's ill-fated experiment with the abstinence from alcoholic beverages. The journey began when the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, along with the Volstead Act — drafted under the guidance
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...
‘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...
Ancient Pants Discovered in China Reveal Clues to Their Origin
Today it’s hard to imagine a life without pants. For both men and women, slacks are a go-to garment for...
The Delicious History of Ice Cream – One of the World’s Oldest Desserts
Ice cream is an all-time favorite dessert that has been satisfying our sweet cravings for over 2,500...
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 Past–And Present–of China’s Imperial Exams
Adapted from Erping Zhang's original video available on YouTube. Chinese civilization has long viewed...
The Virtuous Rule of Emperor Kangxi
Emperor Kangxi (康熙) was the longest reigning emperor in China. Coming into power at the age of seven,...
Mother’s Day – An Annual Opportunity to Show You Care
Mother’s Day, the second Sunday of May, is upon us—and you know what that means. For the US and much...