The four hundred years between the collapse of the Han dynasty (206 B.C.E. – C.E. 220) and the establishment of the Tang dynasty (618–906) mark a watershed in the history of China. During this period, ...

This city served as a crucial stop for traders and travelers along the Silk Road, connecting the East and West. During their explorations, the archaeologists uncovered numerous fired-brick structures, ...

Between the second century BC and the end of the 14th century AD, the Silk Road enriched the many empires and dynasties it travelled through. As a direct result of trade, people gained access to goods ...

Sogdiana, once a thriving hub on the Silk Road, connected East and West through trade, culture, and diplomacy. Known for its merchants, unique art, and strategic cities, this forgotten civilization ...

A newly excavated underwater settlement beneath Lake Issyk-Kul may significantly reshape historians’ understanding of Central ...

A Tongcao painting features a mother showing her child a dragon dance performance during Chinese New Year. CHINA DAILY Two decades ago, in a quaint antique store in a small English town, Xu Wen and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. This painting from the bottom of a bowl is one of the earliest depictions of a cat from China, ...