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In 478 BC, a temple was built to honour Confucius; centuries of rebuilding turned it into a complex with more than 100 buildingsTemple of Confucius: Built in 478 BC, the Temple of Confucius in Qufu, China, grew through centuries of rebuilding into a vast historic com...- Quote of the Day by Confucius: 'If what one has to say is not better than silence, then one should keep silent.' Powerful life lesson on wisdom, self-control and thinking before speaking by the ancient philosopher who founded ConfucianismQuote of the Day by Confucius: “If what one has to say is not better than silence, then one should keep silent” highlights the value of thi...
- Quote of the day by Sun Tzu: 'Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle, but in defeating the enemy without...' - Ancient Chinese military strategist and author of The Art of War’s timeless lesson on why the greatest victories are often won without conflictSun Tzu, the ancient strategist, profoundly emphasized the significance of preparation and intelligence for achieving strategic victories. ...
- Tibetans adapted to live at high altitudes where oxygen is scarce; study suggests ancient interbreeding with an extinct human population may have given their ancestors a genetic advantage to survive in one of planet’s harshest environmentsTibetan highlander populations have distinct genetic variants in proximity to the EPAS1 gene, facilitating their adaptation to high altitud...
- The Tang Dynasty never existed? Inside China’s bizarre viral history conspiracy challenging what happened almost 1200 years back, the astronomical claims behind it and why Beijing is taking the controversy seriouslyA fringe theory circulating on Chinese social media is casting doubt on the historical authenticity of the Tang dynasty. However, this noti...
- Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is...' - Ancient Chinese philosopher’s profound lesson on self-control and the meaning of true powerQuote of the day by Lao Tzu: As an influential philosopher, Lao Tzu laid the foundations of Taoism, a belief system that champions living i...
- In 723 CE, two 8th-century Chinese polymaths during the Tang dynasty invented the world's first mechanical clockwork escapement mechanism: How Yi Xing and Liang Lingzan changed timekeeping?In 723 CE, two 8th-century Chinese polymaths during the Tang dynasty invented the world's first mechanical clockwork escapement mechanism. ...
- Quote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” — the ancient Chinese philosopher’s powerful life lesson on human nature, morality, environment, character and free will, and why the direction of our lives may depend less on what we are born with than on how we are shaped by society and experienceQuote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” captures his controversial view that human nature i...
- Quote of the Day by Han Fei: “No benefit is more constant than...” — a powerful life lesson on simplicity, inner peace, contentment and emotional balance, and why lasting happiness often comes from wanting less, by the influential Chinese philosopher and Legalist thinker known for his sharp insights into human nature, power and orderQuote of the Day by Han Fei: Han Fei's quote, “No benefit is more constant than simplicity; no happiness more constant than peace” draws a ...
- In 2014, scientists compared EPAS1 DNA from 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and linked a high-altitude adaptation to Denisovan-like ancestry. 12 years later, the finding traced the genetic gift to an interbreeding event about 48,700 years agoIn 2014, scientists found a remarkable clue in Tibetan DNA. They compared the EPAS1 gene in 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and uncovered a ...
- From ancient rock carvings to Einstein: How eclipses changed human historyAncient civilizations meticulously recorded eclipses through carvings and writings, capturing the mysterious vanishing act of the Sun. Chin...
- Solar Eclipse 2026 - August 12, 2026: Why Ancient China Believed a Dragon Was Eating the SunAncient China viewed solar eclipses as omens from celestial creatures. A powerful dragon was believed to devour the Sun during these events...
- Quote of the day by Confucius: 'Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you' - A golden rule of life on how to treat other people fairly by the father of Confucianism philosophyQuote of the day by Confucius is a famous saying, “Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you,” that offers a simple but la...
- Quote of the Day by Sun Tzu: ‘If you sit by a river long enough, the body of your enemy will float by’ - The Art of War on why, when betrayal hurts, moving on can be the strongest revengeAllowing consequences to unfold offers a strategic advantage over immediate retaliation. Patience creates distance and allows facts to emer...
- Why the 8/8 Lion’s Gate is known as the ‘wealth portal’- The ancient meaning behind the powerful August 8 alignmentThe August 8 Lion's Gate Portal holds ancient symbolism for wealth and new beginnings. This date connects to the heliacal rising of Sirius ...
- After centuries in India, the last Cochin Jews try to keep their history aliveKochi's historic Jew Town now has only two remaining Jewish congregants. These individuals strive to preserve their community's centuries-o...
- Chinese proverb of the day: “As heaven moves with ceaseless strength, the noble person strives unceasingly to...” — Timeless life lessons on resilience, self-discipline, perseverance, purpose, and why lasting success begins with mastering yourself from the ancient Chinese classic I ChingToday's Chinese proverb of the day shares timeless wisdom from the ancient I Ching. “As heaven moves with ceaseless strength, the noble per...
- 120 kg of gold, 2 million ancient coins and a rare Confucius portrait found in the tomb of a Chinese emperor who ruled for just 27 days — archaeologists uncover a 2,000-year-old fortune buried with the fallen rulerA 2,000-year-old Chinese tomb linked to Liu He, the emperor who ruled for just 27 days, has revealed more than 2 million ancient bronze coi...
- In 2017, hundreds of fossil eggs in China revealed that Pterosaurs or ancient flying reptiles may have raised their youngIn a remarkable discovery, paleontologists in China unearthed hundreds of fossilized pterosaur eggs and bones, dating back 120 million year...
- Over 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese miners invented deep percussion drilling to extract salt, creating downhole engineering innovations that modern energy industries still depend on todayOver 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese miners faced a crisis. They desperately needed salt to preserve food. But rich brine sat hundreds of ...
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