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“Today in History”
-original segment
In this segment “Today in History“, we introduce viewers to history through animated and thrilling retellings of memorable world events. Why is it “Today” in history specifically? Because, fun fact, all the events covered in this segment are on the same day but in different years.
Established on Sep.10, 2023.
Language: Chinese
“Read Our Mind”
-original segment
Read Our Mind is a segment exploring topics within the field of psychology. We mostly discuss well-known topics, ethics and social concerns, and any new concepts that have recently surfaced.
Established on Sep.19, 2023.
Language: Chinese
“A Stroll Through Philosophy”
-original segment
A Stroll Through Philosophy, a segment introducing philosophy through discussions of ideas from a range of philosophers. We publish thought-provoking original content, delivered in a lighthearted manner.
Established on Sep.23, 2023.
Language: Chinese
Dubliners
-James Joyce
A collection of 15 short stories by James Joyce, first published in 1914. The fifteen stories were meant to be a naturalistic depiction of the Irish middle class life in and around Dublin in the early years of the 20th century.
War And Peace (English version)
-Leo Tolstoy
Historical novel by Leo Tolstoy, translated by Louise Aylmer Maude, originally published as Voyna i mir in 1865–1869. This panoramic study of early 19th-century Russian society, noted for its mastery of realistic detail and variety of psychological analysis, is generally regarded as a masterwork of Russian literature and one of the world’s greatest novels.
Kokoro (Chinese version)
-Natsume Soseki
Written by Natsume Soseki, translated by Lu Chen, offers deep insight into the human psyche and investigates several internal struggles, especially the darker sides of admiration, envy and temptation. The name of the book means “heart”. The story is set in the late Meiji (1868-1912) and early Taisho (1912-1926) eras and explores the evolving Japanese mores of the times, focusing on the contradictory impulses of honoring the common good versus individual needs and desires.
The Old Man And The Sea
-Ernest Hemingway
A 1952 novella written by the American author Ernest Hemingway. it tells the story of Santiago, an aging fisherman who catches a giant marlin after a long struggle, but then loses his bounty to sharks. The novella was highly anticipated and was released to record sales; the initial critical reception was equally positive, but attitudes have varied significantly since then.
A Tale of Two Cities
-Charles Dickens
A historical novel published in 1859 by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, and his release to live in London with his daughter Lucie whom he had never met. The story is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.
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