Kunlun culture in China centers on the mythical and sacred Kunlun Mountains, viewed as the "Ancestor of Ten Thousand Mountains," a celestial dwelling for gods like the "Queen Mother of the West," a ...

The mysterious origins of ancient bronzeware found in a part of northern China may have been uncovered, with the discovery of the ruins of a complete Bronze Age town in the area. Archaeologists have ...

The Ming Dynasty marked a pivotal period in Chinese history. It characterized nearly 300 years of life in region and produced some valuable goods that often still survive to this day behind museum ...

From 2070BC to 256BC, the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties paved the way for Chinese society with Taoism, written language, music and more To understand Chinese culture, it is necessary to go back to the ...

Archaeological evidence shows that the 12 astronomical signs at one point entered China, a journey that would eventually ...

Discover the fascinating history behind China's ancient names, including the original and continuously used name, Zhongguo, ...

Archaeologists have identified a roughly 13-kilometer section of the ruins of Qinzhidao, a military road built in the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC), in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

The modern house cat reached China in the 8th century. Before that, another cat — the leopard cat — hunted the rodents in ancient Chinese settlements.

Despite being a cornerstone of ancient Chinese culture, the art of incense fell out of everyday use as mass production and ...