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

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

Rivers have always been more than just flowing water. They're lifelines, highways, and silent witnesses to humanity's ...

Tombs scattered across China, built between the 4,000-year old Xia Dynasty and the modern era, reflect the political and ...

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 ...

China’s leader draws on lessons from Lin Zexu, a Qing official whose defiance of Britain led to China’s humiliating defeat ...

From 2070BC to 256BC, the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties paved the way for Chinese society with Taoism, written language, music and more. Knowledge spread and the arts flourished during this golden age ...

Chinese history can be traced back to the Xia dynasty in 2070 BCE. Since then, they have become one of the most modern and technologically advanced nations worldwide. Their plains, hills, and plateaus ...

When we think of the Habsburgs, the spotlight usually falls on emperors, kings, and archdukes—powerful men who dominated Europe. But behind the scenes, across five generations, an extraordinary line ...

Nearly 300 years old, Ong Voi communal house in Hoi An (Da Nang) stands out with its unique two-story rear sanctuary, a pair of majestic elephant statues in the front courtyard, and the preservation ...

Domitian’s murder marked the end of the Flavian dynasty and changed the rules of succession. Nerva and Trajan (ruled 96 – 98 AD, 98 – 117 AD) were not born to rule, but were chosen for the job. The ...

Vespasian (9 – 79 AD / ruled 69 – 79 AD) worked hard to restore law, order and self-respect to Rome after the civil war. He established the new, Flavian dynasty. Born to a Roman knight and ...