The Ming dynasty’s Jiajing emperor (r. 1521-1567) is believed to have been the first ruler to use it. Surrounded by dragons, the elevated throne is ornately decorated with gold and precious stones.

Guanghe Theater, built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the oldest one in Beijing, is to be torn down during the May Day holiday week. CHINA / Regional By He Na (China Daily) ...

The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty in Shenyang was built between 1625 and 1637 by Nurgaci for the Nuzhen/Manchu forebears of the Qing Dynasty, which established itself in Beijing in 1644. Also ...

For 30 years, Ming Cabrera traveled across Montana as a pharmaceutical rep. What he learned along the way shaped his politics, making him the Eastern U.S. House district candidate that he is.

In c. 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defence system against invasions from the north. Construction continued up to the Ming ...

3. Vinland Saga. Watch on Netflix. Based on the long-running manga penned by Makoto Yukimura of Planetes fame, Vinland Saga is a Norse tale told through a humanist lens. It follows Thorfinn, an ...

Law enforcement personnel are continuing the search for Gabriel D. Holt, a sailor assigned to the USS Nimitz who was last seen late Friday night near Gun Beach in Tumon.

3 tablespoons vegetable oil. 1 pound ground pork. 2 Thai chiles, minced. 1 medium red onion, finely chopped. 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger. 1 tablespoon minced garlic ...