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.

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

In 1870, Horace Carpentier hired a loyal servant from China named Dean Lung who would eventually come to teach him a lesson in loyalty and devotion rooted in Chinese culture.

Dean Lung, believing more people should understand China, made a great contribution to Columbia University.

What does typography mean to you? Why is it important?

Designing a new font is extremely difficult, especially since there are thousands of characters in the Chinese language.

Innovation of a writing system occurs by creating a better version of what already exists, which is always related to one's national heritage.

Learn everything you wanted to know about German Riesling but were afraid to ask.

Learn everything you wanted to know about German Riesling but were afraid to ask.

An overnight internet sensation, Xiao Bao is a child star who is already making his third film. However, there are challenges to being a child actor, both on and off of the set.

Xiao Bao talks about how he was accepted by Michael Jackson's dance teacher and when he was first picked up by national and international TV shows.

Xiao Bao's mother explains her thoughts on her son's road to stardom and how his father has contributed to his son's success.

Xiao Bao's parents watch as their child rises into stardom, but still very much want to cherish every moment of his childhood.

Does cashmere come from sheep or goats?

There's a host of logistical issues to consider during the chaos Chinese New Year brings. Here's one most people overlook: parking your car. Check out these tips on how to prevent fireworks, thieves and car alarms from wreaking car-based holiday havoc.

Buddhist cave art was greatly influenced by Indian Buddhist art and emerged in China along with the spread of Buddhism starting in the Han Dynasty around the 1st Century A.D.

What was the origin of China's famous Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Caves? Find out here.

A continued exploration of some of the historical and artistic qualities of the famous Buddhist sculptures in China's Mogao Caves.

Learn how the features of the Buddhist statues found in caves in China evolved throughout history.

This clip takes us to the historical aesthetic of the breathtaking Fengxian Temple of the Longmen Caves, which contains the magnificent Lushena Buddha.

This clip displays the exquisite beauty of the Dazu Grotto statues. They are unique in that they depict not only religious figures but also the peacefulness of secular life.

This video shows the care and precision taken in the making of the Grand Buddha grotto statues, ultimately culminating in a stunning example of great artistry.

A surprisingly engaging video outlining the basics of the Chinese legal system, including its historical origins and development as well as how laws are made and what some of them cover.

Why is it that some elderly folk have "hearts of innocence."