Author: Romain Danizel

I. A Universal Enigma: Love Confronting the World Two great works, emerging from distant traditions, raise the same question: why can absolute love never be fulfilled in the world of men? Romeo and Juliet, a play by William Shakespeare (1564–1616). The Dream of the Red Chamber (Honglou Meng), a novel by Cao Xueqin (1710–1765), where the figures of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu shine. …

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This study presents the results of an examination of the mummified brain of a pleistocene woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) recovered from the Yakutian permafrost in Siberia, Russia. This unique specimen (from 39,440–38,850 years BP) provides the rare opportunity to compare the brain morphology of this extinct species with a related extant species, the African elephant (Loxodonta africana). An anatomical description of the preserved brain of the woolly mammoth is provided, along with a series of quantitative analyses of various brain structures.

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The vegetation, widespread during the life of a young female mammoth “Yuka”, about 34300 yr ago (GrA-53289) was reconstructed as a complex of phytocenoses confined to coastal water and floodplain habitats.

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Monsieur Pak dans la grotte avec le mammouth Yuka

In August 2010, a well-preserved Mammuthus primigenius carcass was found along the coast of Oyogos Yar in theregion of the Laptev Sea and the mummy was nicknamed ‘Yuka’.

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Jia Pao-Yü The Extraordinary Story of Jade: from the Memoir of a Stone to the Poetry of Souls The Mythical Genesis of the Stone Once upon a time, in immemorial mists, there existed a singular stone destined to mend the vault of heaven. Yet, deemed superfluous among the 36,500 other blocks, it was cast aside. This stone was no ordinary rock: it spoke, it …

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8 August: Prosperity, Filial Piety, and Fatherhood

In Chinese, the number 8 is pronounced bā (八), a sound that closely resembles fā (發), meaning “to prosper” or “to become wealthy.” This phonetic resemblance has made the number eight highly auspicious in Chinese culture — repeating bā, bā, bā sounds like fā, fā, fā, invoking good fortune and prosperity.

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Modern Chinese history is marked by a succession of geopolitical upheavals, ideological conflicts, and identity tensions, of which the relationship with Taiwan is both a symptom and a catalyst. Since the 19th century, China has faced imperialist aggression, colonial humiliation, a devastating civil war, and a radical ideological revolution. Within this context, Taiwan has become much more than an island: a refuge for nationalists, …

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TresOrient’s works of art and objets d’art just couldn’tbelieve it! Indeed, from Wednesday 18th to Tuesday 24th January 2023, you were invited to come and walk through the length and breadth of our gallery to meet many of them. How pleasant and rewarding it was for our numerous pieces to intrigue you, captivate you, have you explore the Orient’s beauty and history. Be they standing on a …

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History of China, Treasures from the Orient Close to art, close to you Have you ever heard of the Chinese legend’s loathsome beast named “Year” (nián)? While all rejoice and celebrate the festive moment of a new year, it gets out of its lair to devour children and vulnerable beings. To chase it away, only one trick works: firecrackers! Though we did not light any on …

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