Anyone who has enjoyed a mainland period-piece drama knows the significant role cosmetics played in the lives of ancient Chinese elites. Depictions of legendary historical figures, such as Yang ...

The lighting is even more accurate, with Ding primarily using torches, kerosene lamps, and candles to illuminate nighttime ...

China had a thriving cosmetics industry more than a thousand years ago, archaeologists have found. The industry, which flourished between 618 and 907AD, produced a range of products including ...