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Front cover for Warrior Odyssey

Book review: Warrior Odyssey - Antonio Graceffo

David Calleja - davidcalleja [1,401]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to set off on a quest around Asia, researching and discovering lesser-known and rare martial arts along the way? Read about the experiences of Antonio Graceffo in his latest book, Warrior Odyssey.

Destinations: Burma | Indochina | Vietnam | Hong Kong | Korea, S | Taiwan | China | Cambodia | Laos | Thailand | Philippines
Topics: Travel | Adventure | 20th Century History | Martial Arts | Culture | People | Working Abroad | War & Conflict
Backstage with a Chinese opera troupe in Penang, Malaysia    This baby’s bed is a backstage bassinet, and he has already heard more Chinese operas in his short lifetime than most of us ever will.

Backstage with a Chinese Opera

Elizabeth Briel - ebriel [955]

Chinese operas are a spectacle of light, color, and clashing cymbals, best viewed with a pair of earplugs. The costumes and scenery are sumptuous, the singers' warbles unearthly, and their painted...

Destinations: Malaysia
Topics: Martial Arts | Culture | Travel | Photography | People | Festivals | Performing Arts | Fashion | For Kids | Art
The Hidden Blade

Film Review: The Hidden Blade

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [28,790]

Based upon the novel by Shûhei Fujisawa, The Hidden Blade is the second in a trilogy of samurai films directed by Yoji Yamada, which also includes Love and Honor and The Twilight Samurai.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Martial Arts | People | Performing Arts | War & Conflict | Ancient History
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