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The scenic garden that became China’s secretive seat of power
CNN via Yahoo News· 1 day agoFrom a pagoda at its modest peak, a panoramic view of the city presents itself. To the south, the...
Forbidden City endeavors to improve accessibility
China Daily· 6 days agoOn May 12, Guo Yuanyuan finally had the chance to set foot in the Forbidden City. Despite growing up in Beijing, this UNESCO World Heritage Site overseen ...
The world's oldest landmarks still attracting the crowds today
LoveEXPLORING via Yahoo News· 3 days agoMore than two million people marvelled at the mountaintop monument in 2023. 1420: Forbidden City,...
US students moved by Beijing's fusion of ancient, modern
China Daily· 6 days agoCollege students from the United States said they were impressed by the ancient architecture in the Forbidden City and how it sits with Beijing's modern ...
30 magical destinations that inspired Disney movies, in the UK and beyond
LoveEXPLORING via Yahoo News· 5 days agoWe take a look at the locations that inspired Disney's filmmakers, from fairy-tale castles and...
Remembering a Cold War-era Russian solar eclipse, 1981 [I Know a Story column]
Lancaster Online· 10 hours agoIn early April, I rode with two friends to Arkansas, where we saw the total solar eclipse. A friend...
Nearly forgotten, 2 intrepid women artists who painted China
South China Morning Post· 1 day agoHotchkis still retains something of a reputation in her native Scotland thanks to her involvement...
The plants in your garden that could get you cancelled
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 3 days agoGardening is an exceedingly British pastime. Yet so many of the perennials that populate our gardens...
Ever Seen A Koi Fish on the Sidewalk? Artist Explains Hidden Meaning | KQED
KQED· 3 days agoOlivia Allen-Price: Wander around the Bay Area long enough, and you are certain to stumble upon one...
Beijing History: Old Names, Timeline
Mountain View Telegraph· 16 hours agoBeijing has a history of about 3,000 years, and it is one of the four ancient cities of China. Beijing has almost continually been the capital for the...