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How did fishermen record their trophy catches before the invention of photography? In 19th century Japan, fishing boats were equipped with rice paper, sumi-e ink, and brushes in order to create gyoktaku: elaborate rubbings of freshly caught...

The second episode in a series of short, animated documentaries chronicling the Three Kingdoms period of China's history

The first episode in a series of short, animated documentaries chronicling the Three Kingdoms period of China's history.

Learn about and travel to Kiyomizudera in Kyoto, one of Japan's most popular temples! (日本語字幕付き) ►Comment: How would you survive the stage dive and what would your wish be? More info on visiting Kiyomizudera: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3901.html...

Years before they conquered the Internet, cats colonized our sofas. But they haven’t spent the last ten thousand years just snoozing. A new study reveals that tamed cats swept through Eurasia and Africa carried by early farmers, ancient mariners...

Learn about and travel to the Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji), in Kyoto which is part of Kyoto's UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic places in Japan! (日本語字幕付き) ►Comment: Do you prefer popular or hidden-gem locations? More...

Learn about and travel to the Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji), in Kyoto which is part of Kyoto's UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic places in Japan! (日本語字幕付き) ►Comment: Do you prefer popular or hidden-gem locations? More...

Learn all about the myth and legend of Prometheus! Kelly Macquire tells the story of the creation of humankind by Prometheus, and his subsequent punishment by Zeus in Greek Mythology. If you like our videos, please support us by becoming...

In Medieval times, a dog that resembled a Corgi was used to help turn meat over a spit by walking in a hamster wheel for hours. The breed has been extinct since the early 1900s.

Ginkaku-ji, the famed “Silver Pavilion,” has magnificent halls and gardens. This Zen temple was built in 1482 by shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa and was modeled after Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion). Set at the foot of Kyoto's eastern mountains...