Five Pillars to Hold Myself Up: What do Muslims Believe?

What are the basic teachings of Islam, and what does it mean to be a Muslim? Continue reading “Five Pillars to Hold Myself Up: What do Muslims Believe?”

Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam

Who was Muhammad, and how did the Arab world of the seventh century shape his teachings? Continue reading “Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam”

Pungsu, the Art of Korean Geomancy

How does a society explain good and evil? How does it find balance and harmony with its surroundings? Is your society in harmony with nature?
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Adapted in part from open sources.

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Korean History – The Basics

How have the three dynasties of Korea, its foreign invasions, and Chinese contacts influenced Korea’s historical development?
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Adapted in part from open sources.

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The Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang and the Projection of Power

What makes a great leader?  How do we know when a government is powerful? Can these words “great” and “powerful” mean different things?

This lesson was reported from:

Lintong, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China.

Adapted in part from open sources.

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