The three groups competed for hegemony in the area, creating alliances and rivalries among themselves, and with China and ...

Oracle bones were often made from tortoise shells, as in this photograph, and from the shoulder blades of oxen. According to archaeologists, a fortune teller would carve a question into the bone with ...

The sword has always been a symbol of not only power and military might but protection of citizens of the principality from enemies. This is why the sword is often used in emblems of various defense, ...

A dancer takes to the air against the backdrop of an ancient Egyptian temple. [Photo provided to China Daily] When Chen Dan gazed upon the Pyramid of Khafre and the Great Sphinx, she felt the ...

(Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin) Ancient Chinese and Greek philosophies share intriguing parallels. Plato extolled the pursuit of wisdom as a high form of love, an idea mirrored in Chinese philosophy.

NIKKO, Tochigi Prefecture--A special exhibition that brings together some of the nation’s finest swords is being held at the Treasures Museum attached to Nikko Futarasan jinja shrine here.

Archaeologists say the finds will help them better understand the prehistoric people who lived or buried their dead in this Italian cave.

Ancient finds shape how we view history - and the world. Click or swipe through to see some of those discoveries as they're uncovered. Scientists at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History ...

China offers multiple visa-free travel policies to foreigners, enabling people from a wide range of countries to visit China on a short-term basis. In this article, we provide an overview of all of ...

While several expats are admiring the intricate animal patterns on an ancient Chinese bronze object, others are carefully listening to a tour guide explain the skill and wisdom behind the ...