RIP Pope Benedict XIV
Pope Benedict XVI was a towering intellectual, something he shared with his predecessor, St. John Paul II. His philosophical and theological writings will be studied for decades. But it was his courage that endeared him to so many Catholics. As Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, he served St. John Paul II as enforcer of the Church’s doctrinal […]
Objects from the Center of the Ancient World, Chang’an (Modern Xi’an)
Chang’an (present-day Xi’an), located in northwestern China, was the ancient capital of China, which at its peak reached two million inhabitants, on the site of present-day Xi’an. It became the capital of more than ten dynasties in the history of China. During its heyday with the Western Han, Chang’an was one of the great metropolises […]
Florida Challenges Vaccine Makers Over Side Effects
Some teenagers have been diagnosed with myocarditis and pericarditis shortly after receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. As reported by WFLA, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stated that his government intends to hold vaccine makers accountable for making deceptive claims regarding the adverse effects of the vaccination. “We are going to try to hold these makers accountable […]
Ancient Chinese Creative Works Sail Through Digital Era
The relationships between traditional Chinese art and digital media has come under greater study as arts from long ago are attracting increased interest. Many of these pieces were formerly only available to those who could travel to the original sites to view the original artwork. Now, with the introduction of digital technologies like 3D printing […]
Full Movie: A Christmas Carol-Christmas Movies
A bitter old miser who rationalizes his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three spirits visit him on Christmas Eve. This is the 1984 classic starring George C Scott, Frank Finlay, David Warner, Edward Woodward, Susannah York, Joanne Whalley and a host of other household names.
“Handel’s Messiah in Grace Cathedral” • American Bach Soloists
“Handel’s Messiah in Grace Cathedral” performed by American Bach Soloists- American Bach Choir. Filmed at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.
King Charles Bemoans Cost-of-Living Crisis In Christmas Speech
In his first Christmas speech since succession, King Charles extended his gratitude to all who have helped the needy. “I believe we can find hope for the future”. According to reports from BBC news, King Charles expressed concern and sympathy for the “great anxiety and hardship” of those struggling to provide the essential human needs […]
King Charles Makes His First Christmas Speech as Monarch
Charles III is making the first Christmas speech as King, continuing the tradition his mother upheld for the entirety of her 70-year reign. Queen Elizabeth II’s first Christmas speech was in 1957, at the age of 31.
The Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery in the British Museum
The British Museum’s extraordinary collection of Chinese porcelain and jades is one of the museum’s most significant legacies. Visitors from all over the world are astonished by the Chinese artisans’ ability to convert plain clay into such exceptional items. These exquisite works of art were a part of Sir Joseph Hotung’s collection. Hotung, who passed […]
Layoff Bells Ring Off Christmas
For many workers in the US and around the world, Christmas in 2022 comes with mass layoffs. Following complaints of labor shortages in 2021 and 2022, some companies have laid off workers in mass layoffs as 2022 draws to a close. Job cutbacks in the United States have increased this year, with a 6% increase […]