Author: Anita L Hummel
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What Is The Difference Between Manchu, Mongols, And Han Chinese People?
When traveling around China or studying Asian history, the difference between the Manchu, Mongol, and Han Chinese ethnic groups can sometimes be confusing. They may all seem similar, but they are different ethnic groups. The Manchu people are traditionally from Northeastern China and speak Manchurian. The Mongol people mainly live in Mongolia and in Inner…
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How Many Vietnam War-era Bombs Are Still in Vietnam?
I live a few miles from downtown of Hanoi, Vietnam; my house is only a few miles from the famous Hanoi prison where many American service members were held prisoner during the Vietnam War. Today, Hanoi is a bustling city home to millions of people, yet they continue to find unexploded Vietnam War-era bombs throughout…
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Why did the U.S. Army Call The Vietnamese “Charlie” During The War?
I have lived in Vietnam long and wondered why the U.S. Army called the Vietnamese soldiers “Charlie” during the war. The term Charlie was used a lot by the U.S. Army to refer to the Vietnamese soldiers. The U.S. Army called the Viet Cong or Vietnamese soldiers “Charlie” for the letter “C” in the NATO…
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What Was The Practice Of Footbinding In China?
When I first traveled to China in the mid-1980s, I would sometimes see women hobbling down the street with tiny little feet because their feet had been bound. These little old ladies were almost completely crippled and could hardly walk. Footbinding was the Chinese practice of breaking young girls’ feet and tightly wrapping them so…
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What Dogs Come From Tibet? All About Tibetan Dog Breeds
One spring, I traveled to Tibetan China. We traveled 8 hours overland from Sichuan, China, to parts of Tibet few foreigners have visited. The scenery was breathtaking, and making our quest even more interesting was knowing all about the different Tibetan dogs. Visitors to Tibet should understand the unique and fascinating Tibetan dog breeds. The…
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How Long Did It Take to Build the Whole Great Wall of China?
Anyone who has been to the Great Wall of China is amazed at how the wall stretches for as far as you can see. It is truly an amazing architectural and construction feat. The Great Wall of China took over 2,000 years to build. The building span many Chinese Dynasties for about 22 centuries. The…