The Great Wall first appeared around the 7th century BCE, during the Spring and Autumn period. At that time, various states built their own defensive…
Transcript Kungfu! The Shaolin Temple became world famous as the home of Kung Fu after being discovered by Hollywood 50 years ago. 400 monks live…
Everyone’s been talking about Doo-jjon-koo lately, so I tried it. What can I say? “Curiosity killed the cat.” Food is really personal. If it suits…
Today, I’d like to briefly talk about France’s iconic bread—the baguette. The baguette’s exact origins aren’t entirely clear, but it became widely popular in the…
Today I’m going to explain “Yuanjiao Jinguo” (遠交近攻) in super simple terms. This isn’t a survival strategy for small countries. It’s a big-power expansion move.…
As we all know, giraffes are native to Africa. So when did they first come to China? The answer can be found in an old…
The Zi Zha Nong Niao Zun is a bird-shaped bronze vessel from the State of Jin, used to serve alcoholic drinks during China’s Spring and…
Have you ever seen a Chinese typewriter? In this video, you’ll see an operator using one that was made in Shanghai in the early 1970s.…
Egyptian hieroglyphics first appeared around the 32nd century BC, giving them a history that stretches back more than 5,000 years. However, starting in the 6th…