This video details the final steps in producing the oil-paper umbrella.

Does cashmere come from sheep or goats?

The popularity of Christianity came to a peak during Matteo Ricci's time in China, but after his death, the Qing Dynasty vehemently opposed its practice in China.

Confucius explains to his disciples what is good and what is evil, but there are also right and wrong ways to be good. How can good be right or wrong?

The quest to discover Asia did not stop with Columbus. What has drawn other countries to China?

This video explains the origin of the Chinese proverb "Ai Wu Ji Wu."

An interesting and didactic story about a young man who tries to make money dishonestly and learns his lesson.

The Family Chronicles project gives young people the chance to create their own legacy.

Shaolin monks have travelled and performed around the world, bringing praise and attention to Shaolin kung fu.

The Family Chronicles Oral History Photo and Video Project inspires young people to dig deep and learn about their family history.

The video discusses the uniqueness of Shaolin kung fu's weapons as well as the importance of achieving Zen in practicing this mysterious martial art.

The oil-paper umbrella is beginning to take shape. Next in the process is preparing the paper.

Professor Fan tells us how we can all be content with nothingness.

This video is an introduction to the origins and location of the Shaolin Temple, the center and origin of Shaolin kung fu.

The choice of bamboo is extremely important in the construction of oil-paper umbrellas.

The key to making oil-paper umbrellas: rules.

Professor Fan uses the process of birth and life to explain why there is never a need to fear pain.

During the Ming Dynasty, the Chinese made the voyage across the Western Pacific. But, why was the feat not acknowledged in history?

This video explains the origins of the oil-paper umbrella.

As the truth is revealed, the daughter discovers that the situation is nothing like she imagined.

Having discovered Wan Renxian's act of kindness, his neighbors apologize and thank him. Just as with the old fortune teller, Wan Renxian should be given a chance to right his wrongs. Such is the meaning of “Cheng ren zhi mei.”

Let`s talk about the oil-paper umbrellas that originated from Sichuan`s Luzhou city.

The truth is finally unveiled and the daughter explains to her father what her life is like.

The idiom of "Bai Fa Bai Zhong" comes from a legend about an amazing archer in ancient China. See what he did to earn his place in the Chinese lexicon.