Lockdown Meal Delivery by Vienna’s Horse-Drawn Carriages

The COVID-19 induced lockdown changed the lives of billions of people around the world in numerous ways. While a majority of people were forced to work from home and rely on online stores for buying stuff for months, in some places, the results of lockdowns are rather unique. After the lockdown, horse-drawn carriages were used ...

Jack Roberts

A horse-drawn carriage.

What Are the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Seeing a loved one permanently retreat into a world of their own, where they may suddenly or gradually no longer recognize you or anyone else, ramble off on their own, be found wandering about the street, and talk incoherently is a frightening and sad reality. Alzheimer’s disease is non-discriminatory; it attacks every social class and ...

Helen London

The sad face of Alzheimer's disease.

One Peasant Woman Saves a Kingdom With Her Righteousness

In a life and death ordeal, one selfless act of righteousness of a lowly woman halted an invading army. The state of Qi was about to attack the state of Lu. The Qi army had already amassed at the border to invade. In the wilderness of Lu, the general of the Qi army saw a ...

Emma Lu

In the wilderness.

Taiwan Begins Domestic Submarine Production to Protect From Mainland Threat

Facing increasing aggression from Communist China, Taiwan has undertaken the domestic submarine production of eight indigenous submarines to protect its territorial autonomy. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen tweeted about the commencement of production on Nov. 24. The total project cost of building the submarines comes to approximately $16 billion. Strengthening the Republic of China Navy (ROC ...

Michael Segarty

A submarine plowing through the water.

The 24 Solar Terms in the Chinese Lunisolar Calendar

This February 12th, Chinese people welcomed the Year of the Ox in keeping with the tradition of China’s lunisolar calendar. Celebrations and festivities observed on specific days make this Chinese celebration grand, something fun to watch or participate in, even if you are not Chinese by birth. Like many Asian countries, China follows the lunar ...

Emma Lu

A collage of trees seen in all four seasons.

Old but Gold: Tokyo Revels in Their Modern Classics

There is something undeniable about modern classics. Be it music, TV shows, or cars, the past did many things right and many Tokyo citizens will vouch for that. While Japan is known for cars like Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda with their high-tech features while still being practical and economical, modern classic cars have an ...

Max Lu

A Red Ferrari 328.

Communist Chinese Takeover of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council Nearly Complete

The Sino-British Joint Declaration signed on December 19, 1984, allowed Hong Kong to maintain its existing systems and lifestyle, which was ratified by Beijing and Britain in 1997, taking effect for the following 50 years until the year 2047. This included Hong Kong’s Legislative Council. However, before and predominantly since the start of the global ...

Helen London

The Hong Kong skyline.