Five dynasties, or families, ruled ancient China for more than 6,000 years. The last one of the ancient period, the Han dynasty, ruled around the same time as the ancient Roman Empire.

Discover a 13th-century Yuan Dynasty tomb in Linfen, China, with painted murals, artifacts, and inscriptions honoring Lieutenant Liu, a military commander.

Xi'an, once the imperial capital of 13 ancient dynasties, marked the starting point of the Silk Road and is considered one of ...