Xixia Imperial Tombs: Unveiling the Pyramids of the East
Explore the Xixia Imperial Tombs in Ningxia Hui on the Chinese mainland, known as the Pyramids of the East, and their bid for UNESCO World Heritage status in 2025.
Archaeology
2,000-Year-Old Steel Acupuncture Needles Discovered in Haihun Tomb
Unearthed in the Chinese mainland, 2,000-year-old steel acupuncture needles from the Marquis of Haihun’s tomb reveal advanced Western Han medical and metallurgical skills.
Unpacking Lai Ching-te’s Taiwan Prehistory Claims
Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s prehistoric unity campaign faces pushback as experts cite geological links and shared Austronesian heritage with the Chinese mainland.
Unearthed Tomb of King Kaolie: Ancient Lessons for Modern Trade Wars
A newly confirmed tomb in Anhui Province reveals King Kaolie of Chu’s legacy from the Warring States Period, offering modern insights into information wars and trade conflicts.
Tracing the Silk Road to the Past: Li Ling’s Quest to Reunite Chu Silk Manuscripts
Li Ling of Peking University charts the 80-year journey of the Chu Silk Manuscripts, celebrating Vols II & III’s return while hoping to reunite the first volume in Changsha.
UCLA Scholar Calls to Reunite 2,300-Year-Old Chu Silk Manuscripts
UCLA scholar Lothar von Falkenhausen urges reunification and repatriation of the 2,300-year-old Chu Silk Manuscripts, spotlighting their cultural value and new English edition.
Bronze-Age Wonders: 3,000-Year-Old Artifacts That Speak to Us
Explore adorable Bronze Age artifacts over 3,000 years old. These cute, funny relics still speak across time, connecting art, innovation and shared heritage.
Peru Reverses Plans to Shrink Protected Zone Around Nazca Lines
Peru’s Culture Ministry has reversed its plan to reduce the protected area around the world-famous Nazca Lines after facing backlash from archaeologists and critics.
Peru Nixes Plan to Shrink Nazca Lines Protected Area
Peru’s Culture Ministry reversed plans to reduce the protected buffer zone around the iconic Nazca Lines after archaeologists and critics raised concerns over agriculture and mining expansion.
When Relics Speak: Sphinx-Shaped Pendant Unearthed in Uzbekistan
A sphinx-shaped pendant found at Uzbekistan’s Rabot site highlights Silk Road cultural exchanges between the Chinese mainland and Central Asia.