Animals move through the world guided by senses and instincts we barely understand. They notice what is hidden, …
loyalty
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Ever wonder why people don’t follow leaders, but instead follow threats, revealing the elemental dynamic of loyalty rooted …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
Goodness Is Never in Vain: Story of a Faithful Dog Repaying Kindness (Part 2)
This is a tale from ancient days, of a scholar of little means who dared to save a …
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Now in the twilight of her years, Grandma is 76 — a traditional woman of quiet strength, gentle, …
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Diao Chan, celebrated as one of ancient China’s Four Great Beauties, has long been remembered for her breathtaking …
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Ancient texts recount stories of abrupt twists of fate, as if reminding us that life’s fortunes can sometimes …
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The peacock flies southeast, pausing every five miles. At thirteen, she wove fine silk; at fourteen, she learned …
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Chinese Culture
Justice Above Kinship: An Ancient Chinese Official’s Ultimate Sacrifice for Righteousness
by Mikel DavisDuke Zhuang of Wei had three sons. The eldest was kind and virtuous, the second known for his …
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After his defeat at the Battle of Red Cliffs, Cao Cao spent years rebuilding his forces and restoring …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
The Formative Years of Yue Fei: A Legacy of Loyalty and Valor
by Max LubyMax LuIn A.D. 1103, during the late Northern Song Dynasty, one of China’s most renowned generals, Yue Fei, was …