Asian History

We move now from Germany to ancient China, to two of the most famous gay couples in Chinese history and the sources of some of the most recognizable queer symbols in China: the bitten peach and the torn sleeve. While these are not common symbols in most Western media, it is used in China as code phr

Daily life in medieval Japan (1185-1606 CE) was, for most people, the age-old struggle to put food on the table, build a family, stay healthy, and try to enjoy the finer things in life whenever possible...

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Jimo is north of Qingdao in Shandong (China). Half of a stereoview made by A. Larz ca. 1910

The Korean War in Photos (1950 – 1953). The Korean War never ended. Combat began on 25 June 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea, seeking unity under Communism. The two Koreas were shaped after Japan surrendered in World War 2; both counties formerly established in 1948. The North got sealed in by cold … Continue reading "46 GI Snapshots Of The Korean War In Color"

Welcome to part 3 of my Travel log. Today I am posting about my extended trip to China and my recent visit to Xi'an… by worldtraveler

The Terracotta Army is one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Who built it and how long it took to finish? The top 10 amazing facts you should know about it.