The Church of the East was already present among various Mongol tribes when Kublai Khan (1260–1294) conquered China. Though ...

The earliest ice skates in ancient China were primarily crafted from horse shinbones. Over time, wooden ice skates emerged, ...

Describing buildings on the grounds, the History of Administrative Statues of the Tang Dynasty says, "in 798, 378 houses were completed around each of Xianling, Zhaoling, Qianling, Dingling and ...

In early 2024, an exhibition titled Splendid Tang Dynasty: Archaeological Excavation and Conservation of Murals in Han Xiu's ...

Empress Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule as emperor, remains a figure of fascination and debate. Born in ...

The dragon dance is a traditional performance and ceremony in China. It is usually performed during the Lunar New Year and ...

A Chinese study explored how people in the middle and upper classes used cosmetics during the Tang dynasty (618-907). The researchers found that make-up was a fun part of daily life for those who ...

Demon Force Photo: Courtesy of Douban Amid the bustling Spring Festival holiday, a curious trend emerged in Central China's ...

During the Tang Dynasty, which lasted from A.D. 618-907 ... Persians were making what may be the first frozen dessert in history. Known as fāloodeh, it closely resembled a slushie or granita ...

Statue of a 'foreign groom,' Tang dynasty (618-907), in the exhibition 'Tang China. A Cosmopolitan Dynasty (7th-10th century)' at the Guimet National Museum of Asian Art, Paris. MUSÉE DE LUOYANG ...

Red envelopes, known as hongbao in Mandarin, are a cherished cultural tradition in China and many other parts of Asia. In China, the vibrant red color symbolizes good fortune and joy. Hongbao can be ...