This is a love letter to San Nicolas, not the saint, but the old district of Manila whose roots date back to as early as its mother town, Binondo. With a history inextricable from that of ...

In the sweltering summer of AD18, a desperate chant echoed across China's sun-scorched plains: "Heaven has gone blind!" ...

In the sweltering summer of the year 18 CE, a desperate chant echoed across China's sun-scorched plains:“Heaven has gone ...

The Indian governments new ‘Green Wall initiative along the Aravallis echoes a forgotten historical effort — a 19th-century 4,000-km hedge built by the British to curb salt smuggling due to high taxes ...

Culturally, the Chinese lean toward avoiding uncertainty. While humans generally prefer stability, this tendency is amplified ...

It is one of the more remarkable facts of Taiwan history that it was never occupied or claimed by any of the numerous ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

From Deadwood, South Dakota, to Bottineau, North Dakota, and east to Duluth and St. Paul, opium lured many toward illicit profits and harmful addictions.

"Ok, I had no idea," the guest replied. The expert noted that the purple color of the robe was indicative of Chinese origins. Looking at the silk garment and the satin embroidery, he estimated ...

Some homes date to the 1600s; others are far more recent. Ancient trees, modern conservation techniques, and acres of flowers ...