During my formative years in Germany, star anise was the flavor of choice to add to plum jams that we cooked and preserved for the winter. The spice gave the jam a fragrant, licorice-like fragrance, which we were so fond of. I have kept this family tradition since moving to the United States. I have ...
Anyone who speaks Mandarin Chinese will end up using at least one of the words invented by cultural giant Lin Yutang. Lin Yutang’s mountain home gives a sometimes playful revelation of the inner life of the man who is said to have done more than anyone else to bring China to the West. Of his ...
Of the 6,000 languages in existence today, only a hundred have their own alphabets. Of these 100, the Hangul alphabet is the only alphabet made by an individual for which the theory and motives behind its creation have been fully set out and explained. The Korean Hangul alphabet, which today has become a visual ambassador ...
In the long history of Chinese civilization, harmony has always been a highly valued virtue. Chinese people have always put an emphasis on harmony. It encompasses the fundamental principles of nature, society, and humanity. It is also a prerequisite for cultivating one’s morality, protecting one’s family, governing one’s nation, and stabilizing the world. Harmony is ...
The rock art research center of the Second Northwest Institute for Ethnic Minorities (SNIEM) in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region recently disclosed to the outside world that the most ancient hieroglyphs in China, discovered among the numerous independent cliff painting groups at Ningxia’s Damaidi, are thousands of years older than oracle-bone inscriptions. The discovery may change ...
Confucius taught the world that there were six simple joys for happiness in life, which still hold true in today’s society. 6 joys of Confucius 1. The joy of practice and learning analects Isn’t it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned? Learning is a continuous process of improvement that brings us toward perfection. ...
Yin Lihua from Nanyang (A.D. 5-64) was the empress of the Eastern Han Dynasty. She was a descendant of Guan Zhong, famed prime minister of the State of Qi during the Spring and Autumn Period. As graceful as a cloud, as gentle as a melody, ancient Chinese noblewomen were like water — nurturing to all ...
If you’re like most homeowners, the dream vision of your basement space and its current reality are two different things. While you’ve got the square footage for that kid-friendly play area, workout spot, or stackable storage setup, concerns over water damage, mold infestation, insulation, and cost have you hesitant to do any upgrades. Perhaps the ...
Boasting the largest automobile exhibition in history, the 2018 Taipei International Auto Show is being held at Taiwan’s Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center from December 30, 2017, through January 7, 2018. To accommodate all of the entries, 3,636 exhibit spaces in the Exhibition Center were opened, and all of them were fully occupied. Please watch the ...
Neanderthals have long since walked on Earth; however, about 2 percent of Neanderthal DNA remains in non-African people living today. Now, researchers have discovered those Neanderthal genes have contributed a lot more than just to human immunity and modern diseases. In a new study, researchers have found our Neanderthal inheritance also contributes to other characteristics ...
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