‘Recasting the Past: The Art of Chinese Bronzes, 1100–1900’ Review: An Empire’s History in Metal at the Met
The museum devotes an exhibition to an often overlooked era of Chinese bronzes, emphasizing both the artistic and political ...
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China’s First Domestic Cats Took the Silk Road 1,400 Years Ago, New Study Finds
Domestic cats first stepped paw in China more than a millennia ago, a new study has found. Their route in? Quite likely, the ...
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New Discoveries Shed Light on 6,000-Year-Old Hongshan Culture in China
Archaeologists in China have uncovered 53 ancient sites linked to the Hongshan culture, a prehistoric civilization dating back 6,000 years.
China’s other great wall is impressive, too—and steeped in history
The 8.5-mile-long wall that surrounds Xi’an, touted as one of the best-preserved walled fortifications in China, could be the ...
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Did Greek Art Inspire China’s Terracotta Army?
The “Greekness” of the Terracotta Army went viral, but archaeologists in China were skeptical of the influence of Greek art.