Why do we work hard every day? Aside from momentary bursts of patriotism or selfless dedication, most of us wake up every day wanting to create a better future for ourselves and our families. But what if that road is…

A Modern History of Bangladesh

By Opy (Bangladesh)

It was August 14, 1947. Pakistan was declared an independent country, while India achieved its independence on August 15. People shouted "Azadi, Azadi!" after almost two hundred years of British rule. The…

Ronald Reagan famously advocated for equality of opportunity. Indeed, it is now a goal that nearly all governments strive for. Here in China, we have made huge strides in that department by strengthening the rule of law and ensuring testing…

Issue No.1: "Flags & Festivals" Section

Introduced the national flags of several countries and some local festivals

Issue No.2: "Schools & Curriculums" Section

Described the education systems of several countries from  students' perspectives

Issue No.3: "World in Dishes" Section

Tempted readers…

The Song Dynasty was an era marked by numerous contradictions. While it is often regarded as one of the most prosperous periods in Chinese history, it ultimately proved too weak to safeguard the wealth it had amassed, leading to a…

Emperor Babur was peacefully resting during the regal morning convocation when an Uzbekistani singer named As-hari was brought to entertain the guests. Suddenly, Chief Vizier Mir Khalifa interrupted the festivities, seeking an audience with the emperor. Babur's brow furrowed at…

The Roman Empire was one of the most important and powerful empires in ancient history. Many well-known figures have tried to replicate its greatness, such as Napoleon Bonaparte or Frederick II. However, at its inception, it was just a village of…

After China had been separated geographically into seven kingdoms for nearly five hundred years, the most powerful kingdom, Qin, achieved the final martial success over others and reunited China, leading to the foundation of the Qin Dynasty in 221 BCE.…

What we can learn from the ancient past

As the world enters an uncertain age once again, it may be wise to look back to avoid repeating the same dark paths as before. The value of studying history lies not…

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I want you to stop for a minute and contemplate an everyday miracle…