What did an ancient Chinese emperor from 1,500 years ago look like? A team of researchers reconstructed the face of Chinese Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou using DNA extracted from his remains. The study, ...

The face of a Chinese emperor who lived around 1,500 years ago has been reconstructed by a team of researchers, revealing the appearance of the ancient ruler. The facial reconstruction of the emperor ...

Archaeologists found the 2,100-year-old tea leaves in the tomb of a Han dynasty emperor, suggesting tea was highly valued. But was the emperor... Tea is often referred to one of the world's oldest ...

An ancient Chinese historian wrote that the tomb was filled with mercury and crossbows ready to fire. A 2020 study found that mercury concentrations around the tomb were higher than expected.

The facial reconstruction of Emperor Wu, an ancient Chinese ruler of the Northern Zhou dynasty. Since then, ancient DNA research techniques have advanced and the team from this new study was able to ...

In 1996, archaeologists found the tomb of Emperor Wu-the 6th-century ruler who reigned over the Northern Zhou dynasty from 560 to 580 during the country's dark ages-in northwestern China. Emperor Wu ...

The burial mound of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China, is one of the most tantalizing unopened tombs on Earth, yet it remains sealed beneath a forested hill in Shaanxi province.

(CNN) — Ancient DNA recovered from the remains of a sixth century Chinese emperor who ruled during the country’s dark ages has shed some light on what the leader may have looked like. (CNN) — Ancient ...

Parallel title from verso of added title page. "A lavishly illustrated book that offers an in-depth look at the cultural practices surrounding the tradition of collecting ancient bronzes in China ...

It appears to offer proof that the tomb belongs to Han Emperor Liu Zhi. The date on this stone vessel is compelling evidence that the tomb is the final resting place of Han Emperor Liu Zhi. It ...

A researcher has uncovered fascinating new details about the construction of ancient “pyramids” in China. There are over 40 “pyramid” mausoleums in China, which are huge artificial earth hills. Only ...