Though Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province was the major production base for imperial-use ceramics, some porcelain pieces were ...

The moments when four ancient worlds faced disaster are brought to life in an epic new series exploring Rome, Egypt, the Aztecs and the samurai of Japan. Drawing on the beautiful art and artefacts ...

Albion Street, Dunstable, is pictured here before the Eleanor’s Court redevelopment took place. When the buildings on the ...

Once, they were worshiped — gods of rain, love, death, and fire — fed by offerings, prayers, and fear. Temples rose in their ...

Excavations at the site of the former Imperial Workshops reveal a treasure trove of artifacts, showcasing the craftsmanship that once flourished there and the grand picture of Beijing as the capital ...

Some cannabis proponents baptize modern drug culture in ancient authority. This isn’t the first effort to combine ...

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Further research could determine the depth of these voids and confirm that they really do indicate a hidden entrance.

What did past civilizations leave behind? For archaeologists, that question can be difficult to answer. Remnants of buildings and other sites can be almost impossible to spot. Blame the ravages of ...

Access to this vast complex of grand palaces, abundant gardens, and sacred pavilions was off limits to most of imperial China's people, who could only imagine the grandeur beyond the gates. Hall of ...