Look closely at two of the oldest symbols in written Chinese, and you will find them separated by …
Armin Auctor
Armin Auctor
Armin Auctor is an author who has been writing for more than a decade, with his main focus on Lifestyle, personal development, and ethical subjects like the persecution of minorities in China and human rights.
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ArtsFeatured
Along the River During the Qingming Festival: The Story Behind China’s Mona Lisa
by Armin AuctorOn a spring morning nearly 900 years ago, a wooden cargo boat drifts a little too fast toward …
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A physician of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) will often look at you for a long moment before asking …
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Cur moriatur homo cui salvia crescit in horto? Why should a man die who has sage growing in …
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In China, there is a phrase for someone humble, unpretentious, and in touch with ordinary life. They say …
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Twenty-five centuries ago, an old man rode west on the back of a water buffalo, leaving a troubled …
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Every night, for roughly a third of your life, your body settles into a sleeping position you never …
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The mind rarely sits still. Between the buzzing phone, the unfinished to-do list, and the worry that arrives …
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For many older adults, tea is more than a drink. It is a quiet ritual, a source of …
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FoodFeatured
Mantou Origin Story: The Legend, the History, and How Chinese Steamed Buns Spread Across Asia
by Armin AuctorImagine you are a military commander leading your army through unfamiliar southern lands. You reach a wide, raging …