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New book claims China started the Renaissance

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:12:24 -0400

“A sophisticated Chinese delegation visited Italy in 1434, sparked the Renaissance and forever changed the course of Western civilization." This is the premise of a controversial new book by Gavin Menzies 1421: The Year China Discovered the World.

1200-year-old Leshan Buddha spared by earthquake

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 17:55:45 -0400

The devastating earthquake in China's southwestern Sichuan Province has spared the world's tallest statue of Buddha. The 71-meter tall Buddha, which is a world heritage site, draws millions of visitors to the province each year.

Tibetan Arms and Armor at Met

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:18:52 -0400

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City will host Tibetan Arms and Armor from the Permanent Collection through fall 2009 in the Arms and Armor Galleries, 1st floor, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gallery.

Ceramics trade between Israel and China flourished in Crusader times

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:00:34 -0400

New research from the University of Haifa shows that a healthy trade existed between the eastern Mediterranean and China during the 12th and 13th centuries. The trade consisted mainly of ceramics and pottery.

Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna Exhibits "Treasures from the national Palace Museum, Taiwan"

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:40:31 -0500

Soon a new exhibition will be on display at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna: Treasures from the national Palace Museum, Taiwan begins at February 26, 2008 and runs until May 13, 2008.

Build yourself a yurt

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:28:36 -0500

Raoul, St. Florian de la Riviere, of the Kingdom of Lochac, has posted instruction on how to build a yurt or gher.

12th century ship to be salvaged in China

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:55:58 -0400

Work is underway to hoist a ship from the Song Dynasty (1127-1279) from the South China Sea in October 2007. The largest Song Dynasty cargo ship ever discovered, researchers expect to find between 60,000 and 80,000 artifacts on board.

6th century European discovered in Chinese tomb

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:31:14 -0400

Chinese archaeologists have discovered the 1,400-year-old remains of a European man in a tomb in central China. The burial proves that cultural mixing was farther east than experts previously believed.

Chinese historical maps online

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 14:33:41 -0400

Liu Xiao Mei Furen shares the discovery of online versions of several Chinese maps including one which shows the locations of places discussed in Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Chinese bowyer upholds ancient tradition

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 17:51:17 -0500

Yang Fuxi, a crafter of traditional bows and arrows in Beijing, China, is the last of his countrymen to use the ancient methods. "I feel a responsibility towards history. A huge responsibility," he said in a Yahoo interview.

1500-year-old sword found in Taiwan

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 13:17:32 -0500

Archaeologists at the Southern Taiwan Science Park in Tainan, Taiwan, have discovered what they believe to be the country's oldest sword.

Mysterious rings puzzle archaeologists at the tomb of Chinese empress

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:14:36 -0500

Chinese archaeologists are confounded by a group 10 huge rings at the site of the tomb of the country's only empress, Wu Zetian. The rings, ranging from 30 to 40 meters in diameter, were discovered when aerial photos were taken.

Moon Festival

Mon, 2 Oct 2006 10:59:15 -0400

Start: 2006/10/21 - 11:00

End: 2006/10/21 - 22:00

Timezone: US/Pacific

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Greetings and salutations unto the populace of An Tir from the Shire of Coeur du Val! We cordially invite you to join in our celebration of the harvest season as we honor the Moon in the traditions of our Khan and Khatun of the Summits. It is a time to reflect on the year and to see your loved ones in the shining moon. There will be wondrous foods of lands far to the East, beyond the rising sun. Classes will be held, so that all may be scholars of the arts.

Location:
Shire of Coeur du Val (Corvallis, Oregon)

Today in the Middle Ages: September 28, 551 BCE

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:42:07 -0400

September 28, 551 BCE is the traditional date for the birthday of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu). Although not a medieval figure, Confucius exercised a profound influence over the subsequent development of Chinese culture in all periods.

Today in the Middle Ages: May 11, 868

Thu, 11 May 2006 11:14:47 -0400

The earliest known printed book was created on May 11, 868 in China. The text was the Buddhist Diamond Sutra, a classic work of meditative Buddhism which stresses the importance of avoiding extremes of attachment.