Born in an amateur artists' family in Liquan in 1969, Gao has held a strong interest in painting since childhood. He ...

Empress Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule as emperor, remains a figure of fascination and debate. Born in ...

During Yang Di’s reign in the Sui Dynasty (enthroned 605 - 618), seafood appeared much more frequently on imperial menus. The imperial dishes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties (581 - 907 ...

Although it is one of his lesser-known verses, it inspired the name of the protagonist in Flourished Peony, a popular costume ...

Only one woman has ever sat on China’s throne as Emperor in her own right. That woman was Wu Zetian (624-705) of the Tang dynasty. And to get there, she left behind a trail of bodies that even ...

The Church of the East was already present among various Mongol tribes when Kublai Khan (1260–1294) conquered China. Though ...

Some were "Painting of Maidservants," reflecting the parasitic imperial life; some were architectural designs, reflecting Tang Dynasty architecture; others are "Painting of Polo Game" and ...

As Xi’an was the terminus of the route, Tang Dynasty emperors chose it as the city from which to rule the country due to its advantageous position and the immediate access to expensive ...

They looked to Tang Dynasty rulers in order to use their experiences to strengthen their states. Early Tang emperors, like ...

The Great Wild Goose Pagoda was originally built in 652 AD during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD). The monument is a symbol of the ancient Xi’an and a holy ...

During the Tang Dynasty, bronze mirrors such as this one were gifted by the emperor to his trusted ministers or foreign guests. The unearthed mirror is evidence of this ritual custom binding the ...