In a world where the line between good and evil can be as thin as a single thought, the story of Wei Yu, an eccentric figure from the late Qing Dynasty to the early Republic of China era, stands as a testament to the profound impact a single moment of kindness can have on one’s ...
In the Tang Dynasty, during the reign known as Zhenguan (627-649), a man named Zhang Ti opened an inn in the area of Wei State’s Banqiao. This location was bustling with traders and travelers, so the business thrived, providing Zhang with a stable and prosperous life. However, disaster struck unexpectedly one day in the form ...
In the annals of history, princesses are often envisioned as delicate figures adorned in finery, far removed from the harsh realities of battle. Yet Princess Pingyang, the sister of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, shatters this stereotype, standing tall as a warrior heroine of her era. In the year A.D. 617, the father of ...
The Shuanglong (Twin Dragon) Rainbow Suspension Bridge (雙龍七彩吊橋) is a testament to both engineering prowess and natural splendor. Located in Xinyi Township, Nantou County, in central Taiwan, the Shuanglong Rainbow Suspension Bridge is the most exquisite, extensive, and elevated suspension bridge in Taiwan. Built parallel to the older bridge, this captivating suspension bridge plunges 110 ...
The Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s vision and mission were to embody nature in his buildings. He had three major passions: God, nature, and architecture, and the Sagrada Familia stands as a testament to his principles. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, also known as the Sagrada Familia, is one of the oldest unfinished buildings in the ...
The sudden collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked not only the physical dismantling of a barrier but also the symbolic crumbling of an oppressive regime. The East German State Security Service, known as Stasi, was a formidable force that had, for decades, instilled fear in the hearts of the people it was supposed ...
In ancient Chinese history, many people emphasized righteousness and filial piety and inspired the people around them to cultivate themselves and practice righteousness. Here are two stories about filial piety that changed people’s destinies. Zhao Zi’s filial piety transformed a group of robbers During the Han Dynasty (202 B.C. – A.D. 8), a man named ...
If someone asked what Greek people wore in ancient Europe, the first clothing item that probably came to mind was the toga. The toga originated from the Etruscans, an ancient civilization that predated the Romans. When the Romans conquered the Etruscan lands in northwest Italy, they adopted the toga, which later became a powerful status ...
In modern society, many people may not believe in gods and Buddhas and consider them superstitious. However, instances of divine intervention are not unheard of. The following case from Taiwan illustrates that “the heavens are not blind to human affairs” and can even help the police. Stolen cables According to the Central News Agency, power ...
In ancient China, if a man wanted to divorce his spouse, he could not do it on a whim; he had to fulfill the requirements for divorce. In the ancient divorce system, repudiation was the most typical form of divorce. If the wife failed her responsibilities in one of the seven areas the ancients held ...