Standing atop the mountains in the southern highlands of Peru is the 15th-century marvel of the Inca empire, …
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Environment
Ancient Pathogens Released From Melting Ice Could Wreak Havoc on the World, New Analysis Reveals
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesScience fiction is rife with fanciful tales of deadly pathogens emerging from the ice and wreaking havoc on …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
Tracing the Evolution of Beauty Standards in Ancient China
by Viena Abdonby Viena AbdonIn the vast tapestry of human history, few cultures can rival the allure and richness of ancient China. …
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During the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1573-1620), in Guixi (now Guixi City, Jiangxi Province), a villager …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
Dorothy Eady: A Woman Reincarnated as an Ancient Egyptian Priestess
by Viena Abdonby Viena AbdonReincarnation is a fascinating idea that has fascinated people for a long time, no matter where they come …
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Initially serving under Emperor Chai Shizong of the Later Zhou Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin (known as Emperor Taizu of …
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Chinese Culture
Unveiling the Secrets of Ancient Chinese Summer Cooling Methods
by Viena Abdonby Viena AbdonWith the arrival of summer comes the goal of keeping cool and comfortable. Ancient Chinese society, for example, …
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During the time of the Ming Dynasty, there lived many well-known physicians who had exceptional medical abilities. In …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Learning From History: How the Ancient Chinese Responded to Plagues and Disasters
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe recent pandemic is, without a doubt, one of the greatest catastrophes we have experienced in our lifetimes. …
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This is a three-part series; please go here for Part 1 In part one of this three-part series …