Ma Yongbo, by WhatsApp to Helen Pletts, 29th May 2025. nature reflecting poets Jing Xian and Ma Yongbo at Qixia Temple on Qixia Mountain ...

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Guyuan, sitting at the foothills of the Liupan Mountains south of Ningxia, was an intersection for agrarian and nomadic civilizations in ancient China and a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road.

Origins A 37,000-Year Chronicle of What Once Ailed Us In a new genetic study, scientists have charted the rise of 214 human diseases across ancient Europe and Asia.

An olfactory onslaught The ancient city would have smelt like human waste, wood smoke, rotting and decay, cremating flesh, cooking food, perfumes and incense, and many other things.

The city boasts a rich collection of ancient trees and precious plants totaling some 41,000 with over 6,100 Class One ancient trees, 34,000 strong Class Two ancient trees, and around 1,300 precious ...

Nestled on the coast of the island of Euboea (Evia), the ancient city of Eretria was one of the most influential centers in ancient Greece.

Every place in the world has its own story, waiting to be heard. And there are some places in the world that are nothing less than wonders. Creations so grand that they leave us amazed—the ...

Malaysia became the latest member of the International Ancient Walls and Castles Alliance co-established by China, Italy and the United Kingdom, formally joining the group at a conference in Xi'an, ...

A section of the ancient city wall uncovered in Ugento, Italy, where Roman sling bullets were found. Credit: SABAP Archaeologists in southern Italy have uncovered a large section of ancient ...

Walk or Bike Along the Ancient City Wall – Soak in sweeping views of Xi'an from the best-preserved ancient fortification in China, where history whispers through every stone. Wander the Bustling ...