Artists may not, in fact, be able to capture nature.

Liu Xiao Ling Tong prepares for the role of his lifetime.

Jiang Xun believes the power of beauty is truly inside.

Four generations of the Zhang family have played monkey kings.

Zamenhof had a plan to create a world language, an ambitious plan thwarted by the innate quality of language itself.

A year has gone by and the scoundrel is still up to no good. However, when his evil deeds finally culminate in his capture, the Prime Minister does not rejoice in this news.

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?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The key to making oil-paper umbrellas: rules.

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.

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.”

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