Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...

Big dogs play badass roles every day as guard dogs, herding dogs, service dogs, and countless other vital jobs that canines ...

Chinese art and culture have long influenced global fashion, bringing with them a rich visual language built on metaphor, ...

Lapina's book, River Snow: Anthology of Ancient Chinese Lyrics, was published in 2024 and quickly garnered several major honors, including the Latvian Poetry Days Award, the Latvian Book Art Award ...

It's often taught that every language requires an alphabet for writing. It consists of individual letters like a, 'aa', or 'A ...

Spiritual beliefs suggest certain birthmarks signify profound karmic power in women. A mark behind the right ear indicates heightened intuition, while one on the lower spine suggests awakened ...

The complementary nature of Yin and Yang are perhaps best illustrated by the iconic black-and-white yin-yang symbol. Yet, the philosophy behind the concept can apply to many things. The ancient symbol ...

Researchers at Italy’s University of Padua have traced the surprising origins of one of Venice’s most enduring symbols: the bronze winged lion that stands atop a column in St Mark’s Square. Long ...

Have you ever wondered why you’re drawn to certain people or why some years feel luckier than others? The answer might be written in the stars, but not the ones you’re used to. The Chinese Zodiac, ...

Dr. Zhu Yafei, (a.k.a Dr Luke), a renowned Gynaecologist and a member of the 2025 Chinese Medical Team stationed at LEKMA Hospital, arrived in Ghana with more than just a stethoscope. He came armed ...

US State symbols: Have you ever stopped to consider why the mighty grizzly bear represents California or why the Saguaro Cactus stands for Arizona? The symbols of the United States are more than just ...