Life
Langur hunters become protectors in the heart of Vietnam's wilderness
The Tonkin snub-nosed monkey, a wild species found only in Vietnam, is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red Book. It is also one of the 25 primates most at ri…
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Environment
Indonesia forest fires remain high despite heavy rains
In July alone, nearly 100,000 hectares were burned, almost double the figure recorded in the same month in 2023, when Indonesia was severely affected by the El Niño phen…
Animal world
The incredible 'resurrection' of an antelope after being captured by a leopard
Just like a miniature society, the wild world has its order and is established by powerful hunters.
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In ancient times, besides giving birth to children to continue the family line, 'concubines' also had another function: How sad for future generations!
In feudal China, it was normal for rich and powerful men to have 'three wives and four concubines'.
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Shocking discovery about 'consanguineous marriage' in ancient Greece
If you lived in ancient Greece, you would have witnessed cousin weddings on a regular basis.
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Why are Japanese people no longer interested in rice and gradually switching to bread?
Rice is the traditional food of the Japanese, but in modern society, they tend to turn to more convenient foods such as bread.
Animal world
New spider species discovered in Cuba
A team of researchers from Masaryk University (Czech Republic) and the Cuban Zoological Society have discovered a new species of spider belonging to the genus Trichopelm…
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The dark side of feudal mandarins: Falling and drowning while attending the king
The rules of the officialdom show an extremely harsh feudal society, and are rarely shown in historical dramas.
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How did ancient wars know how many troops the opponent had?
In ancient feudal society, emperors did not hesitate to launch wars to expand their territory, but besides strategy, numbers can be said to be the key to victory or defe…
Archeology
Remains of 5,000-year-old agricultural society as large as ancient Troy discovered
Archaeologists in Morocco have discovered the remains of a 5,000-year-old farming society, the oldest site ever discovered in Africa outside the Nile Valley.
Archeology
Experts were stunned by the test results of the 'immortality' drug found in an ancient tomb
Immortal pills or elixirs of life often appear in classic Chinese literary works, but did they really appear in ancient Chinese society?
Biology
African blackwood, one of the most expensive woods in the world
Wood is an important part of our society. We use it for fuel, furniture, perfume, musical instruments and other purposes.
Archeology
Be amazed by something like modern times in a 7,000 year old village
An ancient village built in 5000 BC contains strange objects that show that the ancient society there developed to an unbelievable extent.
Health
The '8 hour theory' of sleep is correct but not enough
Research by the University of California, San Diego School of Pharmacy and the American Cancer Society shows that people who sleep 6-8 hours a day have the lowest mortal…
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Concubines often seek to be 'intimate' with eunuchs: Secret rules in the harem to achieve this!
It turns out that concubines and eunuchs often have this hidden relationship.