Gibbon unearthed in tomb of China’s first emperor Qinshihuang’s grandmother verified to be new extinct species

The Pit No. 12 where the gibbon was found is located at the southeastern side of Empress Dowager Xia's tomb area, which lies ...
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An oasis of time and memory

The Dunhuang Museum is a newfound fount of history in Gansu province's desert — an oasis from which the past wells up into ...
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7 Rivers That Changed the Course of History

Rivers have always been more than just flowing water. They're lifelines, highways, and silent witnesses to humanity's ...
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How One 2-Year-Old Became the Last Emperor of China

In 1908, a two-year-old boy was taken from his home and crowned as the Emperor of China. This is the incredible story of Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, and how a toddler came to rule ...