Sometime around 4,500 years ago, a matrilineal community lived in what is now Shandong in eastern China. They farmed millet near the coast, raised animals and possibly engaged in fishing.

Archaeologists have made an intriguing discovery in the deserts of China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. A number of ...

Erupting from fiery volcanoes, lava has historically been an uncontrollable force that destroys buildings and neighborhoods in its wake. But what if that force could instead be redirected and ...

More information: Li Huang et al, Religious temples are long-term refuges for old trees in human-dominated landscapes in China, Current Biology (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2025.05.030 ...

Archaeologists discovered three 1,800-year-old tombs from ancient China. The design of the tombs resembles that of a residence, showing the importance of family, even during burial.

Could descendants of the ancient Romans be living in China today? This video explores historical evidence and fascinating theories behind this surprising connection. FBI says it's uncovered ...

In southwest China, the ancient teahouses of the Sichuan provincial capital are being reimagined as hipster hangouts where centuries-old drinks menus meet spicy dumplings and Michelin-starred dining.

Now, new research into Fujia has shown it was organized as a matrilineal community more than 4,000 years ago, a system researchers called “rare, especially in China.” The discovery, which was ...

A domestic tourist damaged two ancient clay warriors after jumping into a protected section of China’s terracotta army site in Xi’an, authorities said on Saturday, reported The Guardian. The ...

A new study details the ancient origins and hybridization processes that led to modern strawberries complex genetic makeup.

In China, trees over 100 years old are classified as “ancient trees”, with a total of 5.08 million registered nationwide. Researchers analysed a database of 46,966 ancient trees from 5,125 ...