Majestic, mysterious forms that hold the secrets of the universe? Or big, inscrutable rocks that take a lot of effort to climb? In pretty much every culture, it’s all about majesty and mystery when it comes to mountains. Home to mighty...

Discover the inspiring journey of minor minors' CEO, Hillary Yip, and her mission to revolutionize language learning for kids.

Meet Mallam, the fifth-generation owner of Wing on Wo, preserving heritage and community through the Wow project.

Embark on a cultural journey to Chinatown, where lion dancing, a tradition dating back to the Tang dynasty in China, is kept alive by passionate individuals like our storyteller. In this Great Big Story inspired by Genesis, discover the...

Explore the significance of lion dancing in Chinatown, symbolizing tradition and community spirit, and the dedication required to master this art.

In this video, Dr. Kevin Kumashiro, interim dean of the School of Education at Hofstra University, addresses the issue of anti-Asian hate in the United States, which has intensified amidst recent events. He identifies three key...

This video provides a detailed historical account of the Battle of Talas, a pivotal conflict between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Tang Empire of China in 751 AD. The narration delves into the background of the two empires, their...

This video explores the diverse New Year celebrations in Asian cultures, including the Korean New Year with its hanbok attire and sebe bows, Japanese New Year with mochi and bell-ringing traditions, and the Vietnamese New Year, or Tet,...

Explore the 15-day celebration of Chinese New Year in this video, highlighting daily customs like setting off fireworks, not cleaning to preserve good luck, and celebrating the Lantern Festival. It covers the unique traditions for each...

This video delves into the Gregorian and Chinese lunar calendars, explaining their differences and the lunar calendar's influence on Chinese cultural traditions. It explores the Chinese Zodiac's twelve animal signs and their associated...

This video explores the rich traditions of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, a significant celebration in Chinese culture. It explains the holiday's roots in the Chinese lunar calendar and the various customs like...

In this video, we explore the essential ingredients in Chinese cuisine, including herbs, spices, sauces, oils, rice, noodles, and vegetables. Meats are used in small amounts, while a wide variety of vegetables, such as Chinese cabbage,...

Chinatown is a vibrant and culturally rich section of inner cities around the world where Chinese and Asian communities gather to enjoy delicious food, shop for unique items, and experience a taste of their homeland. With iconic red arch...

Chinese New Year is a vibrant and festive celebration that marks the beginning of the lunar year with traditions such as giving red envelopes for good luck, enjoying delicious food with loved ones, and watching colorful parades featuring...

Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice that uses ultrafine needles to stimulate specific points on the body, promoting pain relief and overall well-being. While Western medicine attributes its effectiveness to the release of...

Whether through security deals with the Solomon Islands or seeking to control the Chinese diaspora in Australia, Beijing puts huge resources into trying to influence how other countries view China. The FT's global China editor James...

Three diverse researchers describe the profound impact that missionaries have had on communities both in the USA and abroad. Featured are: Nile Green, Professor in World History and an expert on Islamic History and religion in the world...

It's part 2 of our Out to Eat series where I teach you over 70 food signs in American Sign Language (ASL). In this video we're covering drinks, desserts, meals and types of...

Learn an important greeting in Spanish, French, English, Italian, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean. For a fun brain break in the classroom and to promote multicultural education, this exciting song teaches preschoolers,...

Today you'll hear a special episode from our Business English Podcast. You'll learn how to talk about general and specific numbers correctly in English because your language might talk about numbers very differently! Listen up for an...

History is packed with epic rivalries, but when U.S. President Harry S. Truman went up against Five Star General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War – there was only going to be one winner.

Afong Moy is believed to be the first Chinese woman to step foot on U.S. soil and her presence sparked an American fascination with Chinese culture, but her experience in the United States was far from welcoming.

Is Italian delightful and German disgusting? Is Mandarin a melodic mess? In this episode, Rob meets the linguists who've tried to work out which are the world's prettiest and ugliest languages. The results are sure to surprise you.

We understand why we have first names and how our surnames tie us to our family heritage, but what's the deal with middle names? What's the purpose of a middle name and when did different cultures start using them?