Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...

The core of future protection lies in treating the cypress as an irreplaceable piece of cultural and natural heritage, says ...

The ancient strategy resurfaced after Prime Minister Takaichi said Japan might need to respond militarily if China forced ...

Visitors to a virtual reality historical tour in Richmond can "walk" through corridors made of stone and brick in the ...

As a Sinhalese I am conscious and proud to be an heir to a heritage rich with a unique history, a deep connection to Theravada Buddhism, remarkable ancient engineering, and a vibrant culture that has ...

CHINA DAILY A recent advanced DNA study on horse bones unearthed from the mausoleum of Emperor Wen of the Western Han Dynasty ...

What You Need to Know: China’s Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) recently unveiled the White Emperor (see image ...

The figure of Chanakya looms large in traditional accounts of ancient India; a Brahmin sage-statesman, described as the ...

The 'Book of Songs,' inscribed on bamboo slips, was China’s most famous literary work and had now been found in its complete ...

But scholars are now finding even older possible references. Ancient Greek texts, for example, such as Aristotle's ...

Examine the intricate design of a Qing Dynasty emperor’s silk robe. Get lost in the bustle of a busy festival in late Ming ...