"The origin of this garment lies in its Sanskrit name, kasaya, later adapted into Chinese as jiasha, meaning Buddhist ...

Experts reveal that merchants brought domestic cats to China via the Silk Road, supported by new DNA research on ancient cat ...

Six significant archaeological sites in China were named the top new discoveries of 2024, it was announced Wednesday at an annual forum hosted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The ...

Hidden away in Asia lies a stunning ancient water town that's the East's version of Venice, home to epic bridges, stunning houses and gondolas.

For millennia, humanity’s greatest leaps forward have been propelled not by isolation but by connection. The historic Silk ...

An aerial drone photo shows the mingsha mountain and crescent spring scenic spot in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Nov. 23, 2024. Around 2,000 years ago, Dunhuang was a key hub on the ...

The China-Europe railway bridge is a crucial lifeline for the nations along the Silk Road. Its significance goes beyond mere transportation; it symbolizes a revival of ancient trade routes ...

Silkworm farming in China involves a fascinating blend of ancient techniques and modern technology to efficiently harvest ...

Trade has been, since time immemorial, one of the main driving forces behind contact between civilizations. In this context, ...