The Ming Dynasty spent much of its time fighting northern steppe groups such as the Mongols, as well as the Japanese in Korea during the Imjin War (1592-1598 CE).

These 8 artists working in ceramics are pushing the bounds of an ancient medium, which has seen a remarkable surge since the mid-20th century.

The origins of Chinese paper-cut can be traced back to the 6th century during the Tang dynasty (618–907). Initially, it was a simple craft used to create decorations for religious rituals and to ...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s engaging “Recasting the Past” exhibition looks at the antiquarian spirit in China since the 12th century.

History abounds with stories of conquest: The Arabs exploded out of the desert to impose Islam upon the Middle East and North Africa; King William and his Normans crossed the English Channel in ...

One such surprise came from the fabric of the Ming dynasty robe, which combined silk and cotton, interweaving protein and cellulose fibers, two materials with vastly different properties. Studying ...