TRADITIONS
Traditional Ways to Beat the Heat
As the dog days of summer descend upon us, we are lucky to have the option to seek refuge in air conditioned...
History Reveals an Ancient Digital Device Stored in the Pocket: The Human Hand
While the human hand is the obvious tool of choice for an astounding number of physical tasks, it was...
Independence Day–History, Tradition, Inspiration
Regarding Independence Day, most Americans would agree that we owe our freedom largely to The Declaration...
‘Facts of Our Founding’: A Look Back at the 1776 Commission Report
Commentary This July 4 marks the 246th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed...
Should We Evaluate Animal Intelligence in Assessing the Value of Non-human Life?
As our understanding of animal intelligence and capabilities grows, a growing number of scientists have...
The Great Chinese Treasure Ships of Zheng He
Ask an American to name the world’s greatest maritime explorers and you will likely hear the names of...
Three Meals a Day? Or Is There a Better Way?
Eating is an essential component of our day, often taken as three complete meals. A delicious breakfast...
Paper Gourds of the Dragon Boat Festival
June 3, is the Duanwu or Dragon Boat Festival (端午節) this year, and is one of the three most celebrated...
Gongshi: The ‘Scholar’s Rocks’ of China
The mountain holds a special place in Chinese art and philosophy, as men of learning attempted to convey...