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