Turandot is an opera in three acts by Puccini in 1924. The story is set in ancient China. Turandot, a Chinese princess, hated the men,…
Jodhaa Akbar is a 2008 Indian historical romance film. Set in 16th-century India, it tells the story of the political marriage between the Mughal emperor…
“The Last Rose of Summer” is a poem written in 1805 by the Irish poet Thomas Moore. This song was created by setting his lyrics…
I really love these lyrics, so I’m sharing them with you all. Remember: keep going. Even when you feel lost, hold on to faith—be brave,…
Germany’s Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is expected to visit China later this month, from February 24 to 27. That news made me think of a feel-good…
Dubai is calling and we must go! Just in case you didn’t know, it’s a parody of John Muir‘s popular quote: “The Mountains are calling…
““Love, Baguettes, and Paris” has a simple, calm, and relaxing vibe—perfect for a quiet Saturday night.
It’s Friday night! After a hectic week, let’s unwind with a new Japanese song “Steps in the Sun”. This is the exactly kind of song…
Today, let’s listen to a Japanese song from 2011. The title “Isshō Kenmei” is a wordplay on the Japanese phrase 一生懸命, which means “giving it…
Today is December 15. In just two weeks, we’ll be welcoming 2026. It’s the happiest time of the year — a perfect moment to look…