The kingdom of Shu was led by a ruler name Liu Bei. He was a man of virtue, and his desire was to restore the former Han dynasty back to its glory. Of the three leaders, Liu Bei was the most compassionate and daring. Along with his two forsworn brothers Guan Yu and Zeng Fei, [...]
Several millenniums ago, in the part of the world we call China today, there were many feudal wars and civil conflicts. In this post, we will discuss the Three Kingdoms Era of China, a time when the country arguably faced its worst civil strife.
During that Era, China was split into three Kingdoms, known as the [...]
1) The Capital City, Beijing, was once called Peking.
This was due to the fact that the earlier translation was in Cantonese, and the recent one is in Mandarin.
2) Astronauts can see the outline of the Great Wall from space — yes, it’s that long.
English – Of course, English is probably spoken everywhere nowadays, but traditionally, only the UK, US, Australia spoke it.
French – France, Belgium, French Commonwealths in Africa
Pho: pho originated in Northern Vietnam, the region locals call Bac Viet and is now a countrywide favorite. With its not-so-exquisite flavors, pho stands out not because of the wild ingredients, but because of the perfectly mixed elements that create a mild flavor.
Bun Bo Hue: Originating from Hue, Central Vietnam (thus Bun Bo ‘Hue’), this [...]
Tacoma is one of the largest cities in the State of Washington. As one of the main cultural hubs in the Pacific Northwest, the city offers a diverse selection of museums, theaters, restaurants, shops and unique neighborhoods. Located just eighteen miles south of the Seattle-Tacoma “Sea-Tac” International Airport and fronting Interstate-5, the major [...]