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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sericulture The Process of Making Silk (蚕织图) by Liang Kai (梁楷), c. 1200s The Roman demand for silk cloth arriving from the Far East, which was subsequently resold to the Romans by the Parthians, ...

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 ...

Take a step into the lesser-known parts of China and explore the fascinating cultures and traditions that lie beneath the surface. Welcome to the China Underground YouTube Channel. This collection of ...

THE VICTIM’S STORY For their 23-year-old victim, Fan Man-yee, known as Ah Map, the real world was also a place to avoid. Abandoned as a child, Ah Map was raised at Ma Tau Wai girls’ home. By her ...