LIFE
Baoding balls may have been invented in China’s city of the same name, located in Hebei Province, but the Chinese characters reveal another layer of meaning. Bao (保) carries the meaning “to protect, defend, or ensure,” while ding (定) usually means “to fix, or make definite.” In China, these specialized
Discover the Enchanting ‘Blue City on the Hill’ in Chefchaouen, Morocco
Reposted with permission from LuxuryWeb.com. Chefchaouen, Morocco is one of the most vibrant and beautiful...
Ban Zhao’s Precepts for Women (Part V): On the Instruction of Children
Instructions for Chinese Women and Girls (Nǚ jiè 女誡) is an ancient Chinese guidebook for cultivating...
The Fascinating Process Behind the Beauty of Natural Fibers – Part II: Wool
Continuing our exploration of natural fibers, we’ll look at another classic: wool, or the hair collected...
Spring Cleaning for the Garden
As spring approaches, it’s only natural to feel an irresistible impulse to clear away the final vestiges...
NBA Suspends Superstar Ja Morant After Strip Club Live Stream Debauchery
The National Basketball Association has levied a heavy eight game suspension without pay against Memphis...
Ban Zhao’s Precepts for Women (Part IV): On Early Rising
Instructions for Chinese Women and Girls (Nǚ jiè 女誡) is an ancient Chinese guidebook for cultivating...
Sparkling Success: Highlights From the 2023 JA Spring Show in New York
NEW YORK, New York — As one of the most highly anticipated events of the year in New York, the JA Spring...
Celebrate Pi Day With the Best Berry Pie Ever – Recipe
Pi Day, otherwise known as March 14, was first celebrated in 1988 by American physicist Larry Shaw. A...
Feeling Blue? Amigurumi to the Rescue!
Cold, dark and dreary, winter can get the best of us sometimes. While we endure those last dismal weeks...