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The continent of Asia, home to the majority of the world's population and countries as diverse as China, South Korea and India, has thousands of years of rich history.

Traditional lunar new year food.

Noodles and Citrus? Symbolic Foods of Lunar New Year

Foods enjoyed during New Year are similar to those eaten throughout the year, but with symbolic emphasis on bringing good fortune.

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Ninjas: How Japanese Spies Evolved into Pop Culture Heroes

Ninjas were the ultimate espionage agents in Japan’s feudal skirmishes. Their air of mystery helped them infiltrate contemporary popular culture.

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Ritual bronze vessel from the Shang Dynasty.

7 Everyday Objects From the Shang Dynasty

People living in this Bronze Age civilization crafted unique objects that shed light on life in ancient China some 3,200 years ago.

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The Mongol Army

5 Ways the Mongol Empire Promoted Innovation

The Mongols were brutal military conquerors, but they also took great interest in spurring intellectual collaboration.

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General Chiang Kai-shek addresses the troops in China during World War II, circa 1943.

China’s Overlooked Role in World War II

China was a vital, but often forgotten, member of the Allies battling Japan—two years before the official start of World War II.

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How Two Vietnamese Sisters Led a Revolt Against Chinese Invaders—in the 1st Century, Trung Trac and Trung Nhi

How Two Vietnamese Sisters Led a Revolt Against Chinese Invaders—in the 1st Century

Armed with swords, bows and arrows, axes and spears, the Trung sisters and their army  stormed 65 Chinese‑run citadels. They became national heroines.

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The Chinese-Born Engineer Who Helped Launch US Commercial Aviation

The Chinese‑Born Engineer Who Helped Launch US Commercial Aviation

Wong Tsu’s 10 months at Boeing in 1916‑17 led to the fledgling airplane manufacturer’s first military plane, first airmail plane and eventually, its first passenger plane.

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The Korean War

What Caused the Korean War and Why Did the U.S. Get Involved?

The Cold War conflict was a civil war that became a proxy battle between the superpowers as they clashed over communism and democracy.

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5 US Wars Rarely Found in History Books

History is full of forgotten conflicts that are commonly overlooked in U.S. history.

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Hong Kong

How Hong Kong Came Under ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Rule

The arrangement began in 1997 as part of a gradual return of the territory to China from British colonial rule.

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The Kim Sisters

For the Original K‑Pop Stars, Survival Depended on Making it in America

The Kim Sisters’ success in Las Vegas allowed their family in war‑torn Korea to eat.

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The Most Harrowing Battle of the Korean War

At the Chosin Reservoir, subzero temperatures were much the enemy as communists;  frozen bodies were used as sandbags.

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