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

Infrared scans of newly studied slips from the Marquis of Haihun tomb have confirmed the first known complete version of The ...

There may be a room with the rarest books in the world somewhere under Moscow. We are discussing ancient Chinese texts. Lost ...

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

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

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

Friends and family visiting Houston during the holiday season will find art openings that appeal to every taste. Classic art ...

This imaginative idea has become a reality thanks to Maodou (pseudonym), a young Chinese vlogger with more than a million ...

The Poppy War is R. F. Kuang’s 2018 debut fantasy novel, and the first installment of The Poppy War trilogy. It is an incredible effort, given that it was not o ...

The “Greekness” of the Terracotta Army went viral, but archaeologists in China were skeptical of the influence of Greek art.

A 10-episode documentary uncovers the Palace Museum's transformation and preservation through the eyes of the staff, restorers and researchers.