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後漢書 or Hou Hanshu, the “Book of the Later Han”, covers the history of Han China from 6 to 189 AD. This period is known as the Eastern Han dynasty because its new capital, Luoyang, was located further east than the former capital, Chang’an. The chronicle was compiled in the 5th century by Fan Ye and others, using a number of earlier histories and documents as sources.

Once Upon a Decade – Transcripts

Plato’s Story of Atlantis

Planets, Gods and the Days of the Week

Genetics and the Origins of Ancient Indian Civilization

The Baghavad Gita

道德經 or Dao De Jing is the foundational text of Daoism. It’s composed of 81 short verses, likely recorded from the 6th century BC onwards. This 2025 translation aims for a clear, readable text that is consistent and easy to understand, while also staying as close as possible to the original characters. Enjoy!