How the Zoroastrians Helped Create the Silk Road | Forgotten History
Introduction Recently, with China's new ambitions to reinvigorate the remnants of the ancient Silk Road, there has been a renewed interest in the early trade [...]
Who is Homer? Story of the Epic Greek Poet
Who is Homer? Homer was one of many legendary Greek poets. According to legend, Homer was blind and often recited his poetry as he traveled [...]
Ono no Komachi – Japanese Poet
Ono no Komachi Ono no Komachi (小野 小町, c. 825 – c. 900) was a famous Japanese waka poet. She was known as one [...]
Tao Yuanming – Tao Qian – Chinese Poet
Tao Yuanming - Tao Qian - Chinese Poet Tao Qian (also known as Tao Yuanming) is a famous Chinese poet from the six dynasties [...]
10 Popular Confucius Quotes
10 Popular Confucius Quotes Confucius (551 B.C. - 479 B.C.) was an a memorable Chinese philosopher who's teachings had a key influence on East Asian [...]
Prayer Flags of Tibet
Prayer Flags of Tibet You might’ve seen brightly-colored pieces of rectangular fabric fluttering in the wind at a local Buddhist temple, festival, or some other [...]
The Religious History of Mongolia
Religious History of Mongolia Shamanism in Mongolia The religious culture of Mongolia may commonly be considered Shamanism but this is a broad term, so [...]
Okinawan Folk Music | Community Contribution
Okinawan Folk Music When someone makes mention of Okinawa, Japan, one of the first few things that would come to mind is Mr. Miyagi, the [...]
Traditional Japanese Dance & Instruments
Traditional Japanese Dance Japanese dance stems from a rich mythical tradition, starting with the people and cultures that lived and existed in Japan in ancient [...]
Prayer Beads Around the World
Prayer beads around the world Prayer – whether silent, individual, and contemplative or loud, exuberant, and collective – is a central aspect of the world's [...]