Culture

Former Japanese Brothel in Nanjing Made Protected Historical Site

Katie Collom   | Jun 20, 2014 10:12 AM EDT

Seven buildings in Nanjing, which served as brothels during WWII, have been made into protected historical sites. Authorities hope they will serve as a reminder of Japan's war crimes during the war. read more

Mystery Portrait Discovered Beneath Picasso's "The Blue Room"

Katie Collom   | Jun 18, 2014 01:57 AM EDT

A portrait of a mystery man has been discovered hidden beneath Pablo Picasso's famous "The Blue Room" masterpiece. read more

Full Moon On Friday The 13th Increases Superstitious Beliefs

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Jun 13, 2014 09:17 AM EDT

June's full moon coincidentally falls on Friday the 13th prompting an increase in superstitious beliefs. read more

Chinese Religious Mainstream Leaders Worry About Cult Crackdown In China

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Jun 12, 2014 08:52 AM EDT

Leaders of other religious sects in China have been alarmed with the crackdown on cults causing violent incidents in the country. read more

Americans Believe in the Bible More than They do Science

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 11, 2014 12:22 AM EDT

Only 19 percent said they believe evolution occurred without God involved. read more

"Panda-mania" invades Hong Kong

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 09, 2014 09:05 AM EDT

The pandas will be exhibited at 14 landmarks around Hong Kong from today until July 17. read more

Harvard Confirms Century-old Book is Bound in Human Skin

Katie Collom   | Jun 05, 2014 05:58 AM EDT

Harvard confirmed with a 99.9 certainty on Wednesday that one of the books sitting in the Houghton Library is bound in human flesh. read more

3D Beijing Opera 'Farewell My Concubine' Debuts in Hollywood

Katie Collom   | Jun 01, 2014 11:39 PM EDT

The Beijing opera film 'Farewell My Concubine' debuted in Dolby Theatre on Friday and is the first Mainland Chinese film to use 3D technology as well as Dolby surround sound. read more

China Prepares Second Generation to Take Over the Family Business

Staff Reporter   | May 30, 2014 03:08 PM EDT

Guangdong province in China launches a management training program to teach the wealthy second generation business application principles in preparation for inheriting the family business. read more

Friends, Fans, Celebs React to Maya Angelou’s Death

Bianca Ortega   | May 29, 2014 01:18 AM EDT

When iconic writer, poet, and activist Maya Angelou died on Wednesday at age 86, her friends, fans, and various celebrities took to social media their reaction to her death and appreciation for her contribution to society. read more

Maya Angelou - Poet, Author, Artist and Civil Rights Advocate Dies at 86

Katie Collom and Art Villasanta   | May 28, 2014 10:54 PM EDT

Maya Angelou, the "Phenomenal Woman" who wrote and fought for things that all men hold dear, wrote 30 on Wednesday. She was 86. read more

Saddle Ridge Hoard, North America's Largest Buried Treasure Yet, Sold at Auction

Christl Leong   | May 28, 2014 08:40 AM EDT

Gold coins discovered by a couple in rural California Gold County, also known as the Saddle Ridge Hoard, and perceived by experts to be the largest buried treasure to be discovered in North America yet, were auctioned off Tuesday at the Old Mint in San Francisco. read more

Egypt Complains About Great Sphinx Replica In Hebei Province

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | May 26, 2014 02:36 PM EDT

Egyptian authorities filed a complaint with UNESCO after a replica of The Great Sphinx of Giza was found in China's Hebei province. read more

Fake Artifacts Trigger Shutdown of Chinese Museum

Christl Leong   | May 22, 2014 08:49 AM EDT

A Chinese museum was ordered closed after authorities discovered numerous fake artifacts on display, a state-run media announced Thursday. read more

UN Host First Contemporary Chinese Farmers' Art Exhibit

Katie Collom   | May 21, 2014 03:31 AM EDT

The UN hosts an art exhibit titled "World Mind-China Dream" which features artwork created by rural artists from across China. read more

« 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16   »
Real Time Analytics