Study tracking climate patterns across thousands of years found that periods of lower rainfall coincided with some major political upheavals Researchers have used tree rings to track rainfall patterns ...

Golden threads dance between silver needles, threading vitality into the intricate snake-pattern embroidered fan in the warm sunlight in winter. As the vibrant colors bring the snake to life, Liu ...

Pure and Infinite reflects the eminent status Hebei enjoyed in white ware production. It was home to the Xing kiln, which ...

Dashuhua dates back to an ancient industry that thrived here: weapon casting. In their daily practices, the blacksmiths found ...

Snakes weren’t always “little dragons.” In early Chinese cultures, they were powerful symbols of vitality and strength in ...

This is a significant period in the history of cross-cultural connectivity that includes the Tang-dynasty (618–907) China, celebrated for its cosmopolitanism. The exhibition brings together over 300 ...

Of emperors and dynasties - see how ancient jade and gold, dragons and cranes are used in eye-catching, new ways The history of jewellery in China is long and well documented, with pieces dating back ...

This paper delves into the evolution of Zhuang footwear, encapsulating the transformation of typical Zhuang shoe styles from the Spring and Autumn period to the Southern Song, mid-Ming, and late Qing ...

The Porcelains with Auspicious Animal Patterns Excavated from the Imperial Kiln Site in Jingdezhen showcases 120 pieces of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) porcelain objects decorated with auspicious animal ...

A collection of artifacts has been found in one of the largest and most complex Chu-era burials ever found. This cache is ...