Join author Erica Lee Schlaikjer as she discusses her book Wild Greens, Beautiful Girl, published in 2024. On the eastern plains of Taiwan, a young girl and her mother pick wild greens before a rainstorm drenches them and their garden. When she goes to …
Join Aaron Glasserman, Assistant Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania for a webinar on Islam in China. Session includes discussion and materials covering key points, questions, and teaching approaches.
Staying informed about global events, especially in East Asia, can be overwhelming with the constant flood of news. That’s why we offer Behind the Headlines, an online series designed specifically for teachers. This series provides a clear and insightful …
Through the experiences of Joseph Pierce (1842-1916), a Chinese immigrant who fought in the Civil War, this webinar with Madeline Hsu explores how and why Chinese migration to California increased and became systematic as US westward expansion led to the …
Most people picture Taiwan through Taipei 101, cities, or night markets — but nearly 70% of the island is mountainous. This talk introduces Taiwan as a mountain island and explores how mountains shape its geography, Indigenous cultures, environmental …
This event invites K–12 educators to discover how textiles, clothing, and material culture can bring Chinese history to life through historical inquiry and storytelling. Educators will go behind the scenes of Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s exhibition …
This foundational seminar led by Dr. David Dettmann and Margaret Lonzetta explores the historical, cultural, religious, political, and economic forces that have shaped East Asian foodways, from antiquity to the present. Participants will examine the …
Join us for this in-person workshop led by Dr. Adam Manfredi (University of North Texas). This session explores how Japan’s most iconic movie monster reflects the country’s history, culture, and collective memory. Far more than a giant creature, Godzilla …
Join Gray Tuttle, Leila Hadley Luce Professor of Modern Tibetan Studies, Columbia University for a webinar on Buddhism in Tibet. Session includes discussion and materials covering key points, questions, and teaching approaches.
Staying informed about global events, especially in East Asia, can be overwhelming with the constant flood of news. That’s why we offer Behind the Headlines, an online series designed specifically for teachers. This series provides a clear and insightful …