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The Rise of Female Chefs in Ancient China: From Imperial Kitchens to Serving the Elite

January 29, 2023 Mikel Davis

Illustration of a beautiful chinese young woman holding a tray with a tea set.

Though the profession has always been dominated by men, there were also skilled female chefs in ancient China. (Image: Elena Mikhaylova via Dreamstime)

Finding Your Essential Self: The Ancient Philosophy of Zhuangzi Explained

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 Troy Oakes

Illustration of Zhuang Zhou, author of one of the foundational texts of Daoism.

Zhuang Zhou, author of one of the foundational texts of Daoism (c.369-286 BCE). (Image: Public Domain via Wikimedia)

Resurrecting Ancient Plants: A Deep-Dive Into Paleobotany

January 9, 2023 Viena Abdon

Scientists have been exploring the resurrection of ancient seeds to study them in recent years. (Image: Kuruneko via Dreamstime)

Interpretations of Dreams and How Ancient Chinese Defined Them

January 8, 2023 Nathan Machoka

Artist's rendering of a woman standing in front of a door that opens into a dreamworld with blue sky and clouds floating by.

The interpretations of dreams are common, mysterious, and imaginary. (Image: Cristina Conti via Dreamstime)

Ancient Goldworking Toolkit From Burial Near Stonehenge Revealed

December 20, 2022 Troy Oakes

Archaeologists have identified a 4,000-year-old goldworking toolkit amongst the grave goods from an important Bronze Age burial site near Stonehenge. (Image: Gary718 via Dreamstime)

Love Conquers Everything: The Ancient Secret of Peaceful Living

December 17, 2022 Nathan Machoka

“Unbelievable! The blood that saved me came from my boyfriend. Our relationship is truly meant to be,” said Ms. Lin. (Image: Starryblue89 via Dreamstime)

Ancient Tale: Disrespectful Behavior Was Punished by the ‘Dragon’

December 12, 2022 Mikel Davis

Sun temple, a Buddhist shrine in the Himalayas.

In ancient times, people would go to a certain temple to pray for rain and it was really efficacious. (Image: Satori13 via Dreamstime)

The Art of Self-Improvement Through Ancient Wisdom

December 9, 2022 Nathan Machoka

Self-improvement or personal development is a goal you set to improve your status, knowledge, or character through your effort. (Image: Designer491 via Dreamstime)

Ancient Skull Uncovered in China Could Be Million-Year-Old Homo Erectus

December 6, 2022 Troy Oakes

Fieldwork is under way to excavate a rare, well-preserved specimen in central China. (Image: via Pixabay)

Ancient Chinese Mathematicians With the Power of Divination – Part 2

December 5, 2022 Michael Segarty

Moon phases and the lunar cycle in the night sky.

Legendary stories passed down to us reveal that ancient Chinese mathematicians had a grasp on mystical and magical aspects of mathematics that are lost to us today. (Image: Alexandra Barbu via Dreamstime)

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