These rare treasures could paint a better picture of China before it unified
A collection of artifacts has been found in one of the largest and most complex Chu-era burials ever found. This cache is ...
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This Ancient Octagon-Shaped Tomb Uncovers The Cruel History Of Mongol-Ruled China
Chinese Cultural RelicsThe 700-year-old tomb was first discovered by archeologists in 2012. Archaeologists in Yangquan, China ...
After 15 Years, Scientists Finally Opened This Mysterious Ancient Vessel
The vessel, which dates back to the Shang dynasty, contained a liquid that (upon analysis) was revealed to be distilled ...
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Discover China's History Along the Great Wall
“Because the walls were defensive structures, you can learn about building and engineering skills throughout ancient China as well as its military history and strategies,” Ng says. “The wall ...
After 15 years, opening the 3,000-year-old vessel rewrote China's history
The vessel was excavated in 2010 at the Daxinzhuang Ruins in Jinan City, Shandong province, a key site for studying Shang ...
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A Brief History of Ancient Bells
With the introduction of Buddhism into China after the Qin Dynasty, ancient bells gradually became important musical instruments for Buddhism. As the saying goes, "There are bells at every temple.
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The Culture of Violence in China and Japan; Religions on the Silk Roads; Barbarians, Savages, and Monsters: Otherness in the Ancient World; Theory & Practice of History: Positionality and Reflexivity ...