The temple complexes of Ankor were originally built to house the capital of the Kmer Empire and honor their Hindu god Vishnu from the 9th to the 15th centuries CE. The temples were converted to honor Buddha along the way, and still serve that purpose, today. Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.― Mark Twain People are central to these temples, now. Tourists provide much … Read more
Forbidden City Beijing is one of the fabled capital cities of China and the world. Long an administrative and cultural center, it is immediately recognizable by the Imperial walled city. Empire reached China at many times throughout history starting hundreds of years BCE and reinventing itself dozens of times since. Constructed in the 15th century during the Ming Dynasty, the city has been the capital of China on and off through the ages. One key feature … Read more