Its revival has also been helped along by Beijing’s efforts to encourage — and control — traditional art forms and spiritual ... rooted in ancient Chinese belief systems such as Confucianism ...

The Byzantines maintained relations with China. Credit: Carole Raddato, Flickr CC-BY-SA 2.0 The Byzantine Empire, which was known at the time as the Eastern Roman Empire, maintained a relatively ...

but the know-how involved in this ancient craft is fading, with only a few of the owners still making stone seals by hand. Seal carving dates back to the Spring and Autumn period in China (770 ...

The "Classical and Glory-Ancient Greek and Roman Sculpture Art Exhibition" kicked off its first stop in China at the Shanxi Museum in Taiyuan, Jan 1, 2025. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn ...

Welcome to the captivating world of “Art in China,” where creativity and cultural heritage come together in a mesmerizing display. Embark on a fascinating journey through time, uncovering the vibrant ...

Like the Ouroboros—the mythical serpent that bites its own tail to form a circle with no beginning or end, and served as a ...

Ancient Chinese philosophers ... A review of the major Chinese schools of thought reveals great emphasis on the importance of wisdom and virtue in a good leader, as well as the belief that a good ...

Less well-known are the musical instruments made of clay. They have been played in China since the Zhou dynasty (1046BC-256BC). Today, clay is one of the bayin, the eight categories into which ...

Archeologists have searched for the ancient Trojan city of Tenea since 1984. They believe they have just now uncovered it. Before this excavation, the only knowledge that historians and experts had ...

This is the incredible moment that Liu Zhewei, the inventor of the electric drill "Iron Flower"，showcased this traditional intangible cultural heritage with a modern twist. On January 5, 2025, in ...

El Barrio Chino, Mexico City’s Chinatown ... However, other sources believe it is as ancient as China herself. Ever since then, say Chinese mystics, the lunar calendar follows these 12 sacred ...

Chinese book library: Chinese novels, Chinese poetry, Chinese essays, Chinese history, Chinese art. The “China Book Library” category on the China Underground website serves as a comprehensive archive ...