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Something tells me US President Donald Trump would love to be a Roman emperor. The mythology of unrestrained power with sycophants doing his bidding ...
The ancient tradition of women free diving for shellfish can still be seen in Japan’s unspoilt Shima Peninsula.
If you're willing to veer off more well-trodden tracks, you'll be rewarded with ancient hot springs, volcanic mountains and ...
Their diving practice is mentioned in ancient classical literature and there’s a reference to ama dating back to AD927 in Japan’s Heian ... Ise Jingu and imperial emperors.
While ancient Chinese texts during the Sui Dynasty (581–618) did use a term resembling "empire," it referred to a country ruled by an emperor ... influenced by the Japanese language's use ...
A new Japanese restaurant is opening in NuLu this week, and its from the mind of one of Louisville's most well-known ...
The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of ...
For 16 generations, master gardeners in this one family have dedicated their lives to preserving one of the nation's most cherished – and highly sought-out – symbols.
China is a country of remarkable history, cultural depth and rapid transformation. Its vast landscapes, centuries-old ...
Built in 1802, the Tran family house in Hoi An protects rare antiques, sacred heirlooms, and a rich blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese heritage.
Kalpana, the 12-1 ante-post joint-favourite for Andrew Balding and Juddmonte, is among 27 hopefuls trained in Britain with ...