If you are not familiar with the term ‘haruspex’, it is a term to describe one who is trained to practice a form of divination called ‘haruspicy’. In ancient Rome, haruspicy involved the inspection of the entrails of sacrificed animals, especially the livers of sacrificed sheep and poultry, to divine omens and communicate with the […]
One of the hottest Chinese dramas in 2021 is none other than romance esports series Falling into Your Smile (2021). Directed by Qiu Zhong Wei and produced by Kelsey Yang, the story is based on Qing Mei’s webnovel “You’re Beautiful When You Smile”. The series follows the story of Tong Yao (Cheng Xiao) who is […]
The Geneva Conventions are four treaties and three additional protocols which establish international legal standards for humanitarian treatment in war. Basically, the treaties define the basic rights of wartime prisoners for both civilians and military personnel. In other words, just because you have conquered a country, it doesn’t mean that you can do whatever you […]
Captain Lionel Matthews might not be a familiar name for Sarawakians but during World War II (WWII) he was executed by a firing squad on Mar 2, 1944 in Kuching. After the war, he was posthumously awarded the George Cross. It is the highest award for heroism or courage in the face of the enemy […]
Also known as black comedy, dark humour, morbid humour, a dark comedy is a style of comedy that makes light of serious subjects. Unlike other genre such as romance and thriller, South Korean dark comedy dramas are quite rare. But it doesn’t mean that they are not unpopular. The common themes in Korean dark comedy […]
According to Dusun mythology, Kinharingan is a creator deity who came from a rock in the middle of the sea with his sister/wife Munsumundok. In one version of the legend, Kinharingan and Munsumundok walked across the water, perhaps like Jesus in the Bible, until they arrived to the house of the god Bisagit. Bisagit gave […]
Kempeitai or also known as Kenpeitai was the infamous Japanese military police from 1881 to 1945. In Japanese-occupied territories, this police force was in charge of arresting and executing those who were suspected of being anti-Japanese. They were notorious for their brutal treatment of prisoners during World War II (WWII). Many historians refer to them […]
World War Two (WWII) brought a lot of changes into the world including the food that we eat. During the war, food supply was low in Japanese-occupied Asian countries because priority was given to the military. There were even incidents of animal captives in zoos being sacrificed for Japanese military food. When people are pushed […]
Do you know that in China more than half a billion people play video games? This explains why the obsession over esports even transcends to the fictional world of dramas. If you are into video games and drama series, here are six Chinese esports dramas you need to watch: 1.Go Go Squid! (2019) Based on […]
During this time of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is safer to stay at home at all cost, especially when you are able to. But what happens when you have a strong craving for a specialised coffee? We are not talking about instant coffee powder or 3-in-1 coffee, we are referring to the aromatic taste of […]
