Shambhala: Tibetan Buddhism’s mythical hidden kingdom

Ancient people in western China were the first to use cannabis for its psychoactive properties, according to research. Key points:

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Benjamin “Benson” Flores, the first documented Filipino immigrant to Canada, is finally receiving a gravestone after years of being buried in an unmarked grave....

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A Chinese opera singer who masqueraded as a woman captivated and deceived a French diplomat in a complex tale of espionage and romance that stretched across dec...

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A 6-year-old documentary that featured the heartfelt reunion of a South Korean woman and the Turkish soldier who took her in during the Korean War continues to...

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A unique bus tour in Portland, Oregon, sheds light on the city’s dark past of housing discrimination against Asian and African Americans. Key points:

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National Vietnam Veterans Day was observed across the country on the 51st anniversary of the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Vietnam.  Key points:

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In the course of human history, few commodities have woven as intricate a narrative as the humble tea. Its journey from a garden in ancient China to the cups of...

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Despite its status as a source of local pride in the Japanese city of Akashi, a survey reveals that the beloved akashiyaki dumplings are a rare treat, consumed...

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Six Chinese American World War II veterans were awarded Congressional Gold Medals for their service over the weekend. Who they are: William Shih Yin Ching of th...

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“Han,” in perhaps one of its simplest definitions, is a word that embodies shared emotions of sorrow and resentment. But upon a closer look into its many interp...

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