Ancient art of stilt walking becomes a surprise trend among young Chinese
The once-endangered folk tradition of stilt walking has staged a dramatic comeback in China, where it is being embraced by ...
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Chinese New Year: a tradition that transcends borders, generations and cultures
The Chinese New Year is deeply embedded as the preeminent holiday in China, ranking with Western traditions like Christmas in ...
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This Ancient Octagon-Shaped Tomb Uncovers The Cruel History Of Mongol-Ruled China
The octagonal-shaped tomb depicts tales with some very grim details, indicating that life definitely wasn't easy at the time.
Chinese zodiac predictions: What’s in store for 2025 as we enter the Year of the Snake
Bidding farewell to the mythical Dragon, the world welcomes the Year of the Snake on January 29 — the first day of the Lunar ...
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Fossils found in China may add a new branch to the human family tree
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. The story of how humans evolved is a long and winding ...
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3,000-year-old road network found at Yinxu, ancient capital of the Shang dynasty
The find marks the longest urban thoroughfare ever discovered at Yinxu and is the longest known preserved road of ancient China, People's Daily reported. The archaeological team confirmed the ...
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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.