How ancient Chinese people beat the summer heat

This year’s was the warmest February on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). As global tem...

Face of 6th-century Chinese Emperor Wu revealed by DNA analysis

Chinese researchers have used DNA analysis and 3D rendering to reveal the face of Emperor Wu, a 6th-century ruler. Key points: ...

Origins of tea: How its leaves moved the world

In the course of human history, few commodities have woven as intricate a narrative as the humble tea. Its journey from a garden in ancient ...

Ancient China used face-whitening cosmetics before Ancient Greece, study claims

A team of researchers from the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology discovered ancient bron...