Chinese imperial food dates back to slave society ... the first famous prime minister in known Chinese history, helped Tang (the first ruler of the Shang Dynasty, enthroned 1766 B.C. – 1760 ...

Here was one of history's great turning points. Had the Chinese emperors continued their ... 1271-1368) who commissioned the first imperial treasure fleets and founded trading posts in Sumatra ...

The museum devotes an exhibition to an often overlooked era of Chinese bronzes, emphasizing both the artistic and political stakes of producing these astonishing works.

The 8.5-mile-long wall that surrounds Xi’an, touted as one of the best-preserved walled fortifications in China, could be the next UNESCO World Heritage site.

In Beijing's Forbidden City, restorers use advanced X-ray technology to analyze artifacts, ensuring their preservation for ...

Three Chinese imperial seals went to auction with Sotheby ... says Merryn Somerset Webb Africa has a troubled history and recent years have been difficult. But conditions are ripe for a turnaround ...

At Hong Kong’s Art Basel, painter Chow Chun-fai’s new works transport viewers back to the night in 1997 when the former ...