Middle Kingdom B. Shang Dynasty – China’s earliest recorded history c. Han Dynasty—Cultural Highland d. Tang Dynasty – The Golden Age e. Taoism and Confucianism – Ancient Philosophy. Language Chinese Religions Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism June … Read more
To understand what monsoon rain is, we need to have a look at the historical background for the phenomena. Summer rain brings welcome relief from the hot, dry days in May and June. They also … Read more
Given Britain’s dependence on Chinese silk, ceramics, and tea exports, opium was the only commodity that could save Britain’s balance of payments in Asia from a ruinous deficit. Opium Wars and Foreign Encroachments In the … Read more
Yiguandao is a popular religious movement in Taiwan that originated in China in the early 20th century and includes an innovative synthesis of Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings, sectarian traditions, and popular religious influences (Jordan … Read more
The Black Death was a plague pandemic that devastated Europe, killing an estimated 75 to 200 million people, and peaked in Europe between 1348 and 1350. Europe experienced the deadliest outbreak of the disease in … Read more
By most standards, the Earth has had its share of natural disasters over the last millions of years. Its hidden continent is said to be a largely submerged land mass in the Pacific, nicknamed Zealandia. … Read more
The mirror spider is one of the fascinating wonders of nature. There is generally insufficient information about the mirror spider, but it lives and is found in Australia and in some Asian countries. In fact, … Read more