It’s easy to think that your little contribution to the environment doesn’t mean much when there are many pollutants out there, but the truth is that those small contributions mean everything. Added ...

Gambling has long been woven into the fabric of Chinese society — not just as a pastime, but as a cultural and even spiritual practice. From ancient legends involving gods of luck to modern-day ...

Few pieces of furniture are as iconic and comfortable when it comes to outdoor relaxation as the Adirondack rocker. With its ergonomic design, wide armrests, and gentle rocking motion, this chair is ...

Visual artist and muralist Elena Øhlander uses mixed-media illustration as her medium to hold a mirror to society, essentially leaving it up to the audience to decide what is good or wrong. In 2014, ...

Britain has been ruled by monarchs who have left a considerable mark on British history such as Queen Elizabeth I, Henry VIII and Queen Victoria. History however skips mentioning quite a few British ...

The Leshan Giant Buddha (樂山大佛T, 乐山大佛S), also known as the Lingyun Giant Buddha, whose full name is the Great Stone Statue of Maitreya of Lingyun Temple in Jiazhou, is the largest stone Buddha statue ...

Tammy (Tamara) Arehart Treichel is an American academic and editor based in Beijing. After earning a PhD in English, she transitioned to freelance writing for China-related publications. Her memoir, ...

Gambling holds a prominent place in Chinese society, woven deeply into the cultural fabric of the nation. Its roots trace back to at least 1000 BC, reflecting a long-standing tradition that has ...

Traditional Chinese music, with its origins tracing back to the Neolithic age, represents a fundamental aspect of Chinese culture. Unlike Western music which often focuses on harmony and counterpoint, ...

The Pompeii Lakshmi, an artifact of Indian art, discovered in 1938 amidst the ruins of Pompeii, which had been preserved since its destruction in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Interestingly ...

A Detailed Look at the Yehu’s History and Construction. The Yehu (椰胡) is a distinctive Chinese two-stringed fiddle with a resonating body made from a coconut shell. It is particularly prevalent in ...

The Art of Zhonghu: The Instrument That Enriches Chinese Orchestras. Zhonghu (中胡), commonly referred to as the “Chinese viola,” is a traditional Chinese string instrument derived from the Erhu (二胡).