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“An Astrologer’s Day” by R. K. Narayan |
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The Origins of Astrology
The astrologer in R. K. Narayan’s story displays a mastery of human nature but little knowledge of stars. Still, many people seek guidance from celestial bodies. Delve into the Lore of Astrology for a journey through centuries of stargazing. Explore the remains of ancient astronomical calendars, and find out why ancient Greek astrologers sought insight from Indian sages.
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“The Silver Fifty-Sen Pieces” by Yasunari Kawabata |
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Zen and the Art of Detail
What do water, landscape gardening, flower arranging, and Japanese tea ceremonies have to do with poetry? Find out at the Nobel Foundation. Read Yasunari Kawabata’s Nobel lecture, and contemplate Kawabata’s ability to convey Zen concepts through thunderous emptiness.
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“Cranes” by Hwang Sun-won |
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Tug of War on the Thirty-eighth Parallel
After World War II, Korea was caught in a tug of war as nations vied for control over it. The Soviet Union yanked from the north, and the United States pulled from the south, dragging Korean citizens back and forth along the Thirty-eighth Parallel. Explore this student-developed site to learn how Cold War tension snapped the Korean Peninsula in half.
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“Thoughts of Hanoi” by Nguyen Thi Vinh |
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Vietnam: More Than a War
Nguyen Thi Vinh’s homeland has a history of struggle. The country spent a millennium under the domination of China, a century as a colony of France, and a generation as a divided country. Visit PBS Online for a closer look at the rich history and culture of Vietnam.
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Hanoi’s Old Quarter
The Hanoi that Nguyen writes of has more than two thousand years of history. For a glimpse of that history, set your course for Destination Vietnam and a virtual tour through the Old Quarter of Vietnam’s capital city. Take a walk down Ladder Street, marvel at the Huyen Thien Pagoda, and then stroll around the Old City Gate, which was built almost one thousand years ago.
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“Love Must Not Be Forgotten” by Zhang Jie |
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A Trip to China
If Zhang Jie’s Story has you curious about the sights and sounds of China, pack your bags and take off for a tour of China’s regions and cultures. Let the Chinese students at Purdue University be your guides as you listen to some contemporary Chinese music, climb the Great Wall, or brush up on Chinese phrases for your next trip to China.
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