In just 7 minutes, dive into 5,000 years of Chinese history, exploring the dynasties that shaped one of the world's oldest civilizations. Beginning with the Xia dynasty, which mastered irrigation and ...

A new study of the trace amounts of lead in Venice's famous winged lion statue suggests that its metal originated in China — ...

Archaeologists agree that the release of the Creation of the Gods series has given audiences a more direct understanding of the history, culture, and customs of the Shang Dynasty period.

What's inside could shake up history.A piece of bronzeware unearthed in China in 2010 has finally been opened. The vessel, which dates back to the Shang dynasty, contained a liquid that (upon ...

Museum Offers $15,000 Per Character to Decipher Oracle Bone Script The inscriptions offer detailed information about the Shang Dynasty, but researchers need help to read them ...

Liquid found inside an ancient bronze vessel has been confirmed to be distilled spirit, pushing back the history of this type of alcohol in China to more than 3,000 years ago, according to the ...

Holiday Chinese Lunar New Year: The history and how it's celebrated Chinese Lunar New Year reportedly dates back to the 14th century B.C. – during the Shang Dynasty's rule By Cortney D. Moore ...

“These objects reflect people’s pursuit of beauty. They have been treasured and passed down through the centuries because they are outstanding examples of artistic excellence,” says Zhu Xiaoyun, ...