When the 3,600-year-old coffin of a young woman was excavated in northwestern China two decades ago, archeologists discovered ...

One of the oldest civilizations in the world, China has an extraordinarily rich history, with traditions that have stood the ...

Taiwanese-American historian Hsu Cho-yun (許倬雲) yesterday said his work regarding the ancient Chinese myth of Da Yu (大禹) was ...

A unique display and a series of activities shedding light on the 4th century Chinese classic are being presented at Golden ...

Fermented dairy and mummies might not seem like the most obvious pairing, but archaeologists in China have just uncovered ...

Archaeologists discovered a 3,600-year-old coffin of a young woman in northwestern China with cheese draped around her neck.

In an unexpected fusion of ancient culture and modern technology, the coastal city of Sanya has become the latest stage to showcase Dunhuang's rich cultural heritage. The "Meet Dunhuang Digital ...

A view of the exhibition Liu Hui, a leading founder of classical Chinese mathematical theories at Réfectoire des Cordeliers ...

Less well-known are the musical instruments made of clay. They have been played in China since the Zhou dynasty (1046BC-256BC ...

There may be no more renowned historical military figure than the ancient philosopher-general Sun Tzu, whose seminal work, ...

A mysterious white substance found on the necks of ancient mummies in China turned out to be the world’s oldest known cheese.

Discover the 3,600-year-old origins of kefir as scientists analyze DNA from ancient cheese, revealing insights into probiotic ...