When you learn to take a step back, life often opens up in unexpected ways. Through the virtues …
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High above the island of Sicily stands Mount Etna — one of the most active volcanoes in the …
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An ancient Chinese saying goes: “The Way of Heaven has no favorites; it always aligns with the virtuous.” …
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Sometimes, when life knocks you down, help arrives in the form of people you least expect. These three …
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HealthFeatured
When Happiness Hurts: Understanding the Connection Between Emotions and Heart Health
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisJoy is a wonderful feeling, often linked to good health and a clear mind. However, both ancient traditional …
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Science Unmasked
Where Do Giant Volcanic Eruptions Come From? New Study Finds Missing Link to ‘Blobs’ Deep Within Earth
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesVolcanic eruptions at Earth’s surface have significant consequences. Smaller ones can scare tourists on Mount Etna or disrupt …
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Science Unmasked
The Oldest Rocks on Earth Are More Than 4 Billion Years Old
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEarth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name “Hadean” …
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Science Unmasked
Guests at a Feast in Iran’s Zagros Mountains 11,000 Years Ago Brought Wild Boars From All Across the Land
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHave you ever stopped by the grocery store on your way to a dinner party to grab a …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
A Model of Virtue and Honesty: The Story of Zhong Liyi
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhong Liyi, also known by his courtesy name Zi’a, was a native of Shanyin in the Kuaiji region …
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Science Unmasked
Earth’s ‘Oldest’ Impact Crater Is Much Younger Than Previously Thought — New Study
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEver been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the “clocks” geologists use to date events can also …