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, ...

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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 ...

As the guest of honor at the Saudi International Handicrafts Week (Banan), the Chinese pavilion is offering live ...

A fire broke out at Wenchang Pavilion in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province, on Wednesday, after a visitor lit incense. The site ...

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

Proficient in martial arts, the Monkey King has an action-hero quality that has been cherished in China for centuries and has ...