First Hot Air Balloon?
On June 4, 1783, two brothers from a prosperous French paper manufacturer family, Joseph and Étienne Montgolfier, launched the first public demonstration of a hot air balloon in the West. The balloon was set off … [more >>]
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Chinese Long: a Shape Shifter
As I have said, the Chinese do not worship dragon. What is usually translated as “dragon” is actually Chinese Long. Though there is a detailed description of the Chinese Long’s appearance, it is worth noting … [more >>]
New Sega Online Game about Chinese History
Sega, one of the top internationally recognized gaming brand, has begun the testing in China mainland its new online game about Chinese history, entitled “Saga of the Three Kingdoms”.
Sega and other Japanese gaming companies, such … [more >>]