As the temperature continues to drop, the traditional Chinese calendar has ushered in another solar term today: the Cold Dew. In case you are curious about why we have soooo many different solar terms in a year, we bring the answer in this episode.

There is a saying that one must learn about Confucius and his legacy to truly understand China. The Analects of Confucius is the absolute classic on Confucianism. But was the book really written by Confucius?

Though many of us tend to consider autumn as a time of nostalgia and sadness - some may even experience seasonal affective disorder, or SAD - a Tang Dynasty poet had a totally different perspective of this season.

Eating moon cakes is an essential part of celebrating the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival in China. But did you know that these small pastries can sometimes trigger a heated debate?

A new study has found evidence of beer drinking dating back to about 9,000 years ago in southern China. Let's dive into the world of ancient drinkers who tried to enjoy Happy Hour in their own way.

A total of 108 dishes in one single banquet… The Manchu-Han imperial feast is more than a symbol of luxury in ancient Chinese royal cuisine, but also a blend of ethnic culinary cultures.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner… many of us have been brought up with the habit of eating three meals a day. However, it might shock you that it wasn’t always the case.

To build up motivation for space explorers to venture into the unknown world, it definitely takes a lot of courage, ambition and perhaps more importantly, love. In this episode, let's talk about something that's worth pondering on behind all the great space ventures.

It’s been almost two months since the three Chinese taikonauts entered China’s space station and started their three-month stay. What do they do on their days off? What fun things can they do without gravity up there?

Without scientific explanation, the darkening of the Moon may be a startling event. That is probably why lunar eclipses were once a source of mythology in ancient China. But were astronomers at the time able to explain this celestial phenomenon?