The History and Origins of Palmistry: From Ancient India to Cheiro
Palmistry's journey from ancient India, China, Egypt and Greece to Victorian systematization by Cheiro, plus the core principles of palm reading.
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The Eighteen Hùng Kings and the State of Văn Lang: What Old Histories Record and What Is Legend
How old histories record the eighteen Hùng kings and the state of Văn Lang, and which parts are legend: the sources, the fifteen bộ and the Hùng cult.
Reunification Day April 30: Historical Significance
April 30, 1975 marks the moment liberation tanks crashed through the gates of Independence Palace, ending 30 years of war and 21 years of division.
Saju: Korean Four Pillars Astrology: Origins, Calculation, and Its Place in Korean Life
Saju is Korea's Four Pillars astrology, rooted in Chinese Bazi but with its own interpretive tradition, still used for marriage and career choices.
Mỵ Châu and Trọng Thủy: The Tale and the Commentary of Early Historians
The tale of Mỵ Châu and Trọng Thủy as recorded in Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư and Việt Nam sử lược, with the comments of the old historians on it.
When Does the Trung Túc Vương Lê Lai Temple Festival (Tep Temple) Take Place, and Why Is Lê Lai's Death Anniversary One Day Before Lê Lợi's?
The Tep Temple festival for Trung Túc Vương Lê Lai in Kiên Thọ commune, Thanh Hóa falls on the 21st of the 8th lunar month and the 8th of the 1st lunar month.
Vietnamese Ao Dai: History and Cultural Significance
The Vietnamese ao dai evolved from the 17th century xiem canh sen garment through reforms under Lord Nguyễn Phúc Khoát and King Minh Mạng.
How Long Is the Cultural History of the Vietnamese People?
Vietnamese cultural history appears through village spirit worship, Thành hoàng veneration, the Mother Goddess religion and the Hán Nôm archive.
The History of Tarot: From 15th-Century Italian Playing Cards to an Occult Tool
Tarot began as a 15th-century Italian noble card game, only becoming an occult divination tool some 300 years later in France and England.
Where Do Zodiac Birthstones Come From? History, Lists, and How to Read Them Correctly
Where do zodiac birthstones come from, who made the first list, and why is each month tied to a stone? An analysis drawing on G. F. Kunz's books.
Is Online Tarot Reliable and Worth Using? A View from History, Psychology, and Survey Data
Online Tarot's reliability examined through Tarot history, psychological evidence on perceived accuracy, and Pew 2025 survey data on who uses it and why.
Where Does Physiognomy Come From: The History of Eastern Face Reading and Its Place in Vietnamese Culture
Explore the origins of Eastern physiognomy, its facial and palm feature systems, and the place of face reading in Vietnamese culture through The Tale of Kieu.
Do Western Astrology and Eastern Tử Vi Share a Common Origin? A Comparative History of the Two Systems
Greek and Indian astrology reached Tang China through Buddhism, yet Tử Vi Đẩu Số and Bát Tự run on the can chi calendar and ngu hanh, not Western star logic.
Sinh Village Wrestling Festival (Lại Ân Village) in Hue: the 10th day of the first lunar month, wrestling rules, and a history of more than 400 years
Sinh Village wrestling festival in Lại Ân Village, Hue, falls on the 10th day of the first lunar month and follows the muddy back, white belly rule.
Ao Ba Ba: The Iconic Southern Vietnamese Garment
Discover the origins, history, and deep cultural significance of Ao Ba Ba, the traditional garment symbolizing Southern Vietnam.
Vạn Phúc Silk Weaving Village: 10 Centuries of Brand Excellence
Vạn Phúc silk weaving village in Hà Đông, Hanoi, holds over 1,000 years of history and National Intangible Cultural Heritage status.
Founding of the Vietnam People's Army, December 22
Learn about the history of December 22, 1944, the founding of the Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army, predecessor of the Vietnam People's Army.
When did Bát Tràng ceramics first appear, and what steps go into making them?
Bát Tràng pottery appears in written records from the 14th century; this article traces its history and the steps from clay to kiln.
The Quintessence of Ngũ Xã Bronze Casting Village in the Heart of Hanoi
Ngũ Xã bronze casting village in Hanoi has over 400 years of history, known for sophisticated techniques and artworks of Thăng Long spirit.
Tarot 9 of Wands: Symbolism and Deep Meaning
Explore the deep meaning of the 9 of Wands Tarot card: its symbolism, history, upright and reversed meanings in life areas, and practical applications.
Chu Văn An (born 1292): The Teacher of All Generations and the Temple on Phoenix Mountain
Chu Văn An (1292-1370), the most exemplary teacher in Vietnamese history, and the temple on Phoenix Mountain in Hải Dương that honours him.
Đại Bái bronze casting village - the cradle of bronze craft in Northern Vietnam
Đại Bái village in Bắc Ninh is the cradle of bronze casting in Northern Vietnam, with about 1000 years of history and refined engraving art.
The Century-Old Red-Fire Bronze Casting Village of Phường Đúc in Hue
Phường Đúc bronze casting village in Hue has a 400-year history, known for worship items and bells made through mold making and bronze pouring.
World Environment Day (June 5): origin and meaning
World Environment Day on June 5 was designated by the UN General Assembly in 1972 and is led by UNEP. Learn about its history, purpose and significance.
Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21)
Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day on June 21 marks the first issue of Thanh Nien newspaper founded by Nguyễn Ái Quốc in 1925. Learn its history and meaning.
Founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam
The founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam on February 3, 1930, when Nguyễn Ái Quốc unified three communist organizations in Hong Kong.
Vietnam Entrepreneurs' Day (Oct 13): Origin and Meaning
Vietnam Entrepreneurs' Day on October 13 was recognized in 2004, tracing back to Ho Chi Minh's 1945 letter to the industrial and commercial sectors.
Vía Ngọc Hoàng on the 9th of the First Lunar Month and Worship at Chùa Ngọc Hoàng in Ho Chi Minh City
Vía Ngọc Hoàng falls on the 9th day of the first lunar month. How people worship at Chùa Ngọc Hoàng in Ho Chi Minh City, and the temple's history.
Ptolemy's Tetrabiblos: What Does the Foundational Book of Western Astrology Say?
Ptolemy's Tetrabiblos has four books setting out astrological principles, planetary influences, and why Ptolemy treated astrology as conjectural knowledge.
Vietnam National Day (Sep 2): Independence Day
On September 2, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Đình Square, founding the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Tam Thức and Thái Ất in Vietnam, and the story of Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm studying the Thái Ất thần kinh: what is historical record and what is legend?
Tam Thức covers Thái Ất, Lục Nhâm and Kỳ Môn. This piece traces how it reached Vietnam and asks what is history and what is legend around Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm.
Huyền Trân Princess Temple Festival - The Pioneer of the Southern Expansion
Huyền Trân Princess Temple in Hue honors the Tran dynasty princess who expanded Vietnam's southern frontier. Its festival falls in the first lunar month.
Trần Hưng Đạo - Đức Thánh Trần: From Anti-Mongol General to Nationwide Worshipped Saint
Trần Hưng Đạo, the general who led Đại Việt against the Mongols three times, became Đức Thánh Trần, a worshipped saint honoured at temples such as Kiếp Bạc.
Grand Commandant Lý Thường Kiệt: The Như Nguyệt River Defense Line and the Temple in Bắc Ninh
Lý Thường Kiệt led the Ly Dynasty victory on the Như Nguyệt River line in 1077, and his temple in Tam Giang, Yên Phong, Bắc Ninh honors that legacy.
Can Tarot "Predict" the Future? A Perspective on the Limits of a Reflective Tool
Can Tarot truly predict the future, or is it a mirror reflecting the mind? A look at the limits of the 78-card deck and the introspection it depends on.
Ho Chi Minh's Birthday, May 19
Ho Chi Minh's birthday, May 19, 1890, and memorable celebrations over the years, from the first public announcement in 1946 to his Testament in 1965.
Where Did Astrology Begin: From Mesopotamian Celestial Omens to the Personal Chart
The oldest personal chart is a Babylonian tablet from around the 5th century BCE. This study follows astrology from Mesopotamian omens to Greece and Persia.
Ngô Quyền and the 938 Battle of Bạch Đằng: From Từ Lương Xâm to the New Temple in Cổ Loa
Ngô Quyền, the 938 Battle of Bạch Đằng, and the journey from Từ Lương Xâm to the new temple in Cổ Loa, showing the gratitude of later generations.
Trạng Trình Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm (1491-1585): Cultural Celebrity and the Heritage of Vĩnh Bảo Temple
Trạng Trình Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm was a 16th century cultural celebrity. His temple in Vĩnh Bảo, Hải Phòng, is a special national relic.
Mai Thúc Loan and Phùng Hưng: Two Major Uprisings Under Tang Rule
Mai Thúc Loan (722) and Phùng Hưng (791) were two major uprisings under Tang rule. An analysis of their background, course and historical significance.
Lê Quý Đôn
A great scholar of feudal Vietnam, author of many research works on history, geography, literature and philosophy
Lý Thái Tổ
Founding king of the Lý dynasty, the person who decided to move the capital from Hoa Lư to Thăng Long in 1010
Huỳnh Như
Captain of the Vietnam women's national football team at the 2023 Women's World Cup and a striker recognised as the best in the history of Vietnamese women's football
Lê Thánh Tông
Emperor of the Early Lê dynasty, issuer of the Hồng Đức legal code and expander of the territory
Where the schools disagree
Each point where Vietnamese calendrical, feng shui and divination sources disagree, with the reading taken here, the competing reading still in circulation, and what changes when you compare two sources. Every reference table has to pick one; most pick and say nothing.