Archaeological Mysteries Solved by New PNG Research

New research that “fills in the blanks” on what ancient Papuan New Guineans ate, and how they processed food, has ended decades-long speculation on tool use and food stables in the highlands of PNG several thousand years ago. A recent research report detailing findings from the “Joe’s Garden” site in the Ivane Valley in the ...

Troy Oakes

Professor Glenn Summerhayes.

A Band of Thieves Was Moved by Filial Piety

Filial piety is one of the most important aspects of the lives of the ancient Chinese. The traditional Chinese character xiao ” 孝 ”  is a combination of the character of an elder person being carried by the son (Zi) becoming 孝 and illustrates the concept of the younger ones helping their elders. The following ...

Helen London

An elderly person's hands.

The Tremendous Power of Inner Peace

Keeping abreast of the times and changing with them is something really worth striving for. With COVID-19 spreading around the world, people are looking for alternative ways that can help bolster a positive state of mind. Many people have experienced first-hand the inner peace that practicing peaceful meditation can bring. Posture impacts your inner peace ...

Raven Montmorency

'Kung Fu Panda.'

7 Foods From China You Should Avoid Eating

America imports a lot of its foods from China. Unfortunately, many of these items do not actually meet proper safety standards. The lax regulatory oversight in China encourages businesses to cut down on safety standards to maximize their profits. Since industrial-style farming is mostly unregulated, the waterways end up becoming too polluted with pesticides, waste, ...

Armin Auctor

A basket of apples.

Maintaining Health With the Hot Method in Summer

It is no joke that summer calls for a hot maintenance regime for proper health. Many may think it seems more sensible to balance with a cold approach to combat the summer heat. The truth is our pores are readily open during the summer months. Cold wind and air get into our skin easily and ...

Helen London

Pouring a cup of hot tea.

Being Kind Will Benefit Future Generations

Chinese culture stresses that good will be rewarded with good, and evil with evil. The energy of goodness is real. Being kind can bring blessings to people, change one’s destiny, and safeguard society’s peace and the development of human civilization. In ancient times, there were stories about spirit turtles or spirit tortoises returning favors, and ...

Helen London

A meadow.

6 Ways Garlic Is Good for Your Health

Garlic is a commonly used herb in cuisines. Related to onions, chives, and leeks, it is believed to be native to Siberia, from where it spread to the rest of the world about 5,000 years ago. Since ancient times, it has been identified as having medicinal properties. 6 ways garlic can benefit your health 1. ...

Raven Montmorency

Cloves of garlic.

The Dragon Boat Festival: What You Need to Know

The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional holiday in China that dates back almost 2,000 years. Since 2008, the festival has been a public holiday. The festival was created to honor an ancient hero. But now, one of the most popular activities held during the festival, dragon boat racing, has become a popular international sport ...

Jessica Kneipp

A dragon boat.

How Did Confucius Deal With Yan Hui When He Stole the Rice?

Yan Hui, also known as Yan Yuan, was an ancient Chinese philosopher from the state of Lu (521-481 B.C.). He was the favorite disciple of Confucius and ranked number one among the 72 disciples of Confucius. Yan Hui was born into a poor family but was accepting of his situation. He was smart, diligent in ...

Helen London

A Chinese painting of mountains.