Zhang Cang was a man of remarkable talents and an extraordinary life. Hailing from Yangwu, Henan (present-day Yuanyang …
Mikel Davis
Mikel Davis
Mikel serves as editor and sometime writer for Nspirement. He’s willing to tackle any assignment, really, but prefers editing. Writing can take you anywhere and is a little unpredictable (or maybe it’s just his writing). Take this bio for instance. When he started writing, the goal was clear: make it fun and interesting. “Interesting” is no problem. He’s worked on a farm, owned a bakery and worked in healthcare. He’s lived on the Navajo reservation in Arizona as well as in Vienna, Austria. And boy, has he traveled! He’s been to Italy and France, Spain and Portugal, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan. He loves foreign cultures and foreign places. He’s interested in renewable energy and dreams of buying an electric vehicle some day when there are more charging stations around. He cares about his work and hopes it can impact others so they have a better life, or at least a better day. But “fun”? Does the liberal use of parenthetical phrases count as fun? (Say “yes” or else he might start typing a “Dad” joke!)
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
King Arthur and the Witch: A Story of Transformation and Self-Determination
by Mikel DavisLong ago in Britain, there was a legendary king named Arthur, the beloved leader of the Knights of …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Marrying a Wise Wife: How Foresight Saved a Tang Dynasty Official’s Life
by Mikel DavisThere was an official in the Tang Dynasty whose life was saved twice because he married the right …
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Debts must always be repaid, one way or another. In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Ancient Chinese Wisdom: The Strategy of ‘Hitting the Grass to Frighten the Snake’
by Mikel Davis“Hitting the grass to frighten the snake” is a traditional Chinese military strategy with two meanings. The first …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Resolute Integrity of Liu Anshi: A Courageous Statesman of the Northern Song Dynasty
by Mikel DavisLiu Anshi, also known by his courtesy name Qizhi, was a renowned minister of the Northern Song Dynasty. …
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MysteriesEditor's Pick
How Human Emotions Can Physically Shape the World: Surprising Scientific Discoveries
by Mikel DavisRecent research conducted by three different scientific teams has uncovered a startling revelation: human emotions and consciousness shape …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Chinese Filial Piety: The Virtue That Moved Bandits and Emperors
by Mikel DavisIn the annals of Chinese history, few virtues have held as much sway as filial piety. This cornerstone …
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In ancient Chinese marriage customs, having multiple partners was not just accepted — it was expected, especially if …
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Bone reading is a form of Chinese folk divination that involves predicting a person’s fate by feeling their …