Ancient art of stilt walking becomes a surprise trend among young Chinese
As Lunar New Year approaches, the once-endangered folk tradition of stilt walking is undergoing something of a revival in ...
Jewellery inspired by traditional Chinese designs: Austy Lee, Meilan and Dawn Atelier combine ancient forms with modern lines
Of emperors and dynasties - see how ancient jade and gold, dragons and cranes are used in eye-catching, new ways The history ...
The ancient discovery that put a Silk Road city back on the map
After unearthing a rare collection of highly prized Silk Road artefacts, a family in the Himalayas has opened a museum ...
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Of Gourds and Gods: The Art of an Ancient Chinese Board Game
Once a traditional Spring Festival pastime, this 2,000-year-old game integrates elements of fantasy and imperial culture.
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Description of Alexandria’s Lighthouse Found in Ancient Chinese Writings
In the 1200s, a Chinese official described Alexandria and its lighthouse in remarkable detail given the vast distance.
Fossils found in China may add a new branch to the human family tree
This week, meet a big-brained ancient human relative, hear a meteorite as it lands on Earth, spot a tiny kangaroo-like marsupial, and more.
From Trump stamps to animal carvings, stone seal maker keeps an ancient Chinese art alive
Third-generation seal engraver Yam Man-hong talks about preserving the craft at his tiny Hong Kong stall, and keeping up with ...
This Ancient Chinese Exercise Can Fix Back Pain Naturally - Here’s How
A new study suggests that qigong, an ancient Chinese mind-body practice, can relieve chronic lower back pain and improve sleep quality. Researchers found that veterans practising qigong for eight ...
The strange history of citrus fruit spans ancient China and Rome to the Renaissance and today's lunchbox
The discovery that scurvy, a debilitating illness caused by vitamin C deficiency, could be treated with citrus fruit ...