Old photographs of China: From Imperial Times to the Republic One hundred years of Chinese history condensed in 75 amazing pictures recently restored. The collection comprises 75 photographs that have ...

The mythological dimensions of Diyu, the Chinese Underworld, with unique punishments and moral lessons. Diyu, 地獄, the Traditional Chinese Hell, based on the Buddhism concept of Naraka, is an ...

How does the history of Irish emigration shape the modern-day Irish identity, both at home and abroad? How have Irish people in different parts of the world preserved their cultural heritage and ...

In a series of inhumane tests, humans were also used as live targets to assess the effectiveness of grenades, flamethrowers, and germ-releasing bombs, as well as chemical and explosive weapons. These ...

Roman life is described in translations of The Weilue, a 3rd-century Chinese historical text. Mutual knowledge between the Chinese and Roman empires was very limited. Only a few attempts at direct ...

Cai Chusheng (, 1906-1968) was a pre-Communist Chinese cinema director best known for his avant-garde work in the 1930s.

Throughout its evolution, traditional Chinese music has been influenced by various historical events, including the Silk Road trade which introduced new instruments and musical ideas from Central Asia ...

Chinese Black Magic, The ancient practice of magic in China: venom-based poison. The Magic of Gu or Jincan In Chinese folklore, especially in the South, was developed a whole literature on the magic ...

Debra Liu traces Daoist ritual, ordination, and sacred mountain life from Brisbane to Beijing in Into the Mountains, published by Earnshaw Books.

Exploring China Through Our Lens. A Visual Journey Through China’s Diverse Regions and Traditions. Welcome to our gallery of featured work, where we showcase our passion for documenting the rich ...

The Hung Clan In Hong Kong, the Hung clan is an illegal organization because of its ties to the Triad. In Taiwan, on the other hand, it is not only legal but also politically influential. This is not ...

Like the sect of the Celestial Masters, Zhang used confession and faith to heal sins. The religion and policies of the Zhang brothers were founded on an apocalyptic change in the order of the world ...