The recent pandemic is, without a doubt, one of the greatest catastrophes we have experienced in our lifetimes. Yet, in the long annals of Chinese history, numerous accounts exist of plagues and other calamities of similar scale. These instances from antiquity provide us with invaluable insights into how emperors and common folk alike managed to ...
This is a three-part series; please go here for Part 1 In part one of this three-part series on Ming dynasty physicians, we discussed Imperial doctor Ge Lin. In Part 2, we’ll look at a well-known physician who could cure and diagnose diseases that other doctors could not — physician Wang Sizhong. Born with an ...
Many visitors to Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory are struck by the magnificent cliffs, stunning bird life, and extraordinary rock art. Some may know this landscape includes the earliest evidence of human occupation in what is now Australia, at Madjedbebe, where signs of habitation have been dated to 65,000 years ago. Most people, however, ...
This is a three-part series; please go here for part 2 In ancient China, there were physicians with amazing medical skills and abilities. Despite not having modern equipment, they could diagnose, treat, and predict the course of a patient’s life and health, and they were able to do things beyond what even today’s modern medicine ...
Ancient China had a long history of officials who upheld integrity and honesty in their duties. The following two stories from the Eastern Han Dynasty illustrate the remarkable moral fortitude of ancient Chinese officials, who remained honest and unbiased even when confronted with personal relationships and tempting situations. Su Zhang handles cases without favoritism During ...
Hunter-gatherers took shelter from the ice age in Southwestern Europe, but were replaced on the Italian Peninsula according to two new studies, published in Nature and Nature Ecology & Evolution. Modern humans first began to spread across Eurasia approximately 45,000 years ago, arriving from the near east. Previous research claimed these people disappeared when massive ...
Once upon a time, it was said that there was a small flying mountain. Sometimes it flew toward the east, and sometimes toward the west. Yet wherever it stopped, many houses were smashed, and many people were killed. The crazy monk At that time, a monk was in Lingyin Temple northwest of present-day Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. He ...
Empathy, reading people, catching vibes, social intelligence, or the ability to read other people’s emotions and inner character — and to use this intel to navigate relationships — has been given many names. Specific individuals seem to be born with social intelligence. But for most of us, it’s something that’s developed — or stunted — ...
Ever encountered a cairn on a trail? Don’t you want to know why people leave them or why they’re so important? Read this article to find out. What are cairns? Cairns are interesting things you might have stumbled on when on a trail. While they’re starting to gain popularity, they follow an ancient tradition dating ...
In traditional Chinese culture, the bond between brothers is highly valued, and it is considered to be one of the most important relationships a person can have. Some people treat their brothers like strangers, refusing to help them when they are in need. However, those who treat their brothers with love and affection will be ...
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