Surprised by the “confinement” tradition for men in China
In ancient China, women typically returned to work soon after giving birth, while their husbands took the time to rest and recover, a period known as 'lying in'. In China, ...
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Where Could the Maya Civilization Have Originated?
The origins of the Maya civilization remain a mystery that archaeologists and historians are striving to decipher.In 1839, a multinational expedition gathered on the border of Honduras. Their goal was ...
Strange Times: Single Women Must Pay a Bachelor Tax, 17-Year-Olds Who Don’t Marry Will Be Assigned Husbands by the County Magistrate
In ancient times, unmarried women not only had to pay a bachelor tax, but if they reached a marriageable age without marrying, their parents could be sentenced to death.Modern individuals ...
