Throughout history, humans have created myths and legends to make sense of the world around them. Most of the time, that’s ...

Despite being born into a prominent family, he did not choose a life of leisure," says Shang, adding that in history books ...

While modern people marvel at wild animals in zoos, their ancestors in the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC) may have done something similar.

Throughout history, people have come up with myths and legends to explain the world around them. Most stay exactly that: fascinating stories that are untrue, exaggerated, or only loosely based on ...

Bronze chariot and horses of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC), unearthed in Lintong district, Xi’an, Shaanxi province. SU WEIZHONG / FOR CHINA DAILY Agalloping horse, caught in full flight in a moment of ...

In the celebrity all star game 2026, Flynn poured in 17 points for Team Giannis and did most of his damage when it mattered most. The celebrity all star game score ended 65–58 to his side, but that ...

A new digital archive is making thousands of mysterious ancient Chinese emblematic symbols accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Yuwei Zhou, a PhD candidate in the Department of East Asian ...

"This Spring Festival felt like a warmth that crossed borders," she said. Her videos capture a broader shift across China, where this ancient festival is being remixed, powered by technology, infused ...

Warmer waters in the Pacific Ocean may have brought devastating floods to the cradle of ancient Chinese civilization, ...

China's Qing dynasty suffered devastating rebellions like the Taiping Rebellion, humiliating defeats in the Sino-Japanese War, and massive losses in the Boxer Rebellion to eight nations, along with ...