A team of archaeologists in China has discovered the ancient grave of a woman who was buried about 2,200 years ago, whose teeth were painted with a red mineral called cinnabar, which is known to be extremely toxic.

Old Remains of 'Red Princess of the Silk Road' Reveal Rare Belief That Souls Resided in Teeth The Silk Road, a huge network of trade routes connecting the East and the West, has long been a source of fascination for historians and archaeologists alike.

An archaeological discovery in the Turpan Basin of northwest China has revealed the 2,200-year-old burial of a woman with teeth […]