In October, the middle reaches of the Yangtze River area officially enter the fall. In the Hubei Province, the water level begins to decline in the lakes near the Yangtze River. This natural phenomena creates an opportunity for people to take a close look at the bottom of the lake and brings us a delicious delicacy.

Lotus root is a natural ingredient that requires hard labor. Hence, the additional value of lotus root is much higher than other vegetables. How do we cook lotus root?

How long does it take for 300 professional diggers to pick out a whole lake of lotus roots? What are the common ways to cook them?

Take a glimpse into the world of fishing in China and the risks some fisherman take every day in order to support themselves.

In a freezing part of China, the winter fishermen are bringing in their nets. Meanwhile, a local ceremony dedicated to the lake and fish is held.

Preparations are underway for New Year's festivities near Chagan Lake. Fish is on the menu- and lots of it!

Fishing with a difference: the Gin people display the dying art of stilt fishing. Meanwhile, a deep sea fishing crew sets sail from Hainan.

Follow a deep sea fishing voyage from Hainan and learn about the trials and tribulations faced by the crew.

Follow a deep sea fishing voyage from Hainan and learn about the trials and tribulations faced by the crew.

The conclusion to "A Bite of China" reminds us to appreciate the diversity of the natural world in China and the rich variety of food this provides.

Superstitious people might have you believe that disturbing a pharaoh's tomb will curse you to die. But, is there a scientific explanation behind this phenomenon?

What caused a Spanish tourist to pass out in the Great Pyramid? Could it be the Curse of the Pharaohs?

People first started believing in the Curse of the Pharaohs when British Egyptologists found Tutankhamen's tomb in the 1920s and Lord Carnarvon died mysteriously shortly thereafter. What's the scientific explanation for his untimely demise?

The Curse of the Pharaohs has apparently even struck people who have never entered the Egyptian tombs and was cited as the reason for the sinking of the Titanic.

None of the explanations behind the Curse of the Pharaohs have been definitively proven as not everyone who has entered the tomb has succumbed to its fate. What are we to believe?

A victim of domestic violence explains how she met her eventual abuser.

A domestic abuse victim details the story of her unintended pregnancy with her then boyfriend.

Shortly after her abortion, a young woman experiences rape at the hands of her boyfriend.

A victim of domestic violence eventually forces herself into a doomed marriage.

A victim of domestic abuse has advice for those in a similar situation.

An author and documentary filmmaker Laoji believes the only thing you should do as a kid is play. His son Simba has always longed to see the polar bears. One day Laoji and his family embark on a journey others only dream about.

At a young age, Simba's father took him out of school to travel. The education he received traveling hardly compares to what he could learn in the classroom. Languages, social skills, adapting to new environments these are all skills that can be developed outside of the classroom.

Traveling with his child is an incredible experience for Simba's father. There is nothing more he would rather do than watch his son grow up by his side. For children, getting out and seeing the world is important to their growth and development.