The craftsmen who make and repair string instruments are called luthiers. Only those with artistic sensitivity and high …
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Smallest Homo Erectus Cranium in Africa and Diverse Stone Tools Found
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAn international research team, led by scientists from the U.S. and Spain, including a University of Michigan geologist, …
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Rich Man to Poor Man: An Inspiring Story From the Qing Dynasty
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonThere is an ancient inspiring story about Wang Weng. Wang Wenjian was the greatest intellectual with the highest …
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Dragon’s beard candy is a popular Chinese dish that is similar to cotton candy. However, while cotton candy …
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Fans of Marvel films will be familiar with the word “Ragnarok.” Ragnarok basically refers to the final apocalypse …
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In the plant world, the salvia family (which is literally “rat-tail-grass” in Chinese) includes nearly 1,000 species, including …
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Archaeologists Find Lost City That May Have Conquered the Kingdom of Midas
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesArchaeologists from the Oriental Institute have discovered a lost ancient kingdom dating from 1400 B.C. to 600 B.C., …
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Wudang Mountain — the birthplace of Tai Chi. Set within the peaks and cliffs of the mountain lies …
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Older people typically spend their days in the comfort of their homes, resting and relaxing as they pass …
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The Black Death, also known as the Great Plague or the Bubonic Plague, was a pandemic that raged …