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To AsioPhile 81,

Yes, some Icelanders look asian because their ancestors might have been mixed with the Micmac indians (a Eskimo-like people) who lived in wintery Northeast Canada. You see, there was a famous Viking expedition led by Leif, Eric the Red's son, to North America. He made a settlement in what is now New Foundland. The Vikings traded with the natives and conceivably took mates as well. Mysteriously, the Vikings abandoned their settlements and went back to Iceland. Maybe this the source of the mongoloid genes.

Another theory is that Finnish people might have immigranted to Iceland. Some Finns have mongoloid blood due to Hun invasions into Scandinavia during Roman times.

Maybe its simply a biological adaptation. It is a widely accepted scientific view that the epicanthic eye fold ("asian eyelid") is an evolutionary development in humans to protect the eyes against icey winds. Mongoloid peoples developed this during the Ice Age when North Asia was blanketed in snow and ice. It is possible that northern caucasians developed the same eye fold because of the harsh winter climate in the far north of the Europe.

Caucasians who have natural asian almond-eyes are rare but they do exist.
Miyagi Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 03:47:21 (PST)

Ancient China was the Asian version of the Roman Empire. Neighboring kingdoms and states were profoundly influenced by its culture, but like the Romans, the Chinese stagnated as its neighbors became powerful. In Modern Europe, Germany and Great Britain are now the powerhouses, not Italy. In Modern Asia, Japan is considered the technological and economic leader in asia. But it looks like China is rapidly catching up and might regain its former glory. We live in interesting times.
Miyagi Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 02:53:52 (PST)

Everyone, don't overlook the economic success of Singapore. Singapore's economy is one of the best in the world. Having one of the highest per capita, higher than that of Korea and Taiwan.
Singapore is very promising also Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 01:41:26 (PST)

Actually I think Singapore has done a very good job in 30 years as a model of what all asain society could look like in the future. It is a pleasant mix of old and new. It seems pretty consistent as a society. It doesn't make any excuses that it is a confuscian society. It will punish a a 'white' person just as readily as it punish it natives.

Chinese, Malay, and Indians get along well on the city nation.
AC dropout Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 12:51:10 (PST)

Who has had the biggest historical influence on the culture of modern Asia?
Clearly, the Middle Kingdom. “China's traditional destiny, actually dual destiny: one involves the other Confucian countries (Korea, Japan, Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries), and the other is linked to Lamaist world, Tibet and Mongolia."

Which Asian nation has created the most promising and dynamic modern society?
Japan is the obvious choice, while its unique system has worked wonders since WW2, it’s showing signs of strains. S. Korea and Taiwan seems more promising.

pax sinica Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 16:17:22 (PST)

Manic Monday:
I think that they are mentioned in a book by this dude named Runoko Rashidi. I can't remember the name of the book, but I think it's called "African Presence In Asia" (hey, don't hurt me if I'm wrong). I haven't read it, myself, but I saw this guy on Tony Brown's Journal! I didn't know anything about the stuff he spoke of until I watched T.B.J! I knew that Africans were in Southern China, but I didn't know we went North.

Mr. Shelby:
Can you tell us the name of the book & when it will be out?

To Everyone:
Is there any sort of Chinese in Icelandic people? I ask this because a lot of people have the folded eyes (look at Bjork! Ain't she from Iceland?).
AsioPhile 81: Lookin' Fer An Education Friday, December 28, 2001 at 21:02:39 (PST)

While we are on Northern China, can someone tell me about the Xia, Shang, and the Zhou Dynasties? What are Xuan Di? I would like any kind of information or the titles of any books that could tell me about these people. Thank You.
Manic Monday Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 21:00:33 (PST)

To Mr. Shelby,

That was an incredibly interesting piece on archery. Going to Xian will definitely benefit you. In particular, a museum display of an arrown will be of interest to you. The precision and strength of the arrow is so great that to this day, modern technology has not been able to improve upon it. This arrow, if I'm correct, was found in the tombs of Qingshihuangdi.

Please tell us the name of your book up for publication so that I may purchase it.

Best of Luck to the Success of Your Book Monday, December 24, 2001 at 11:57:49 (PST)

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