These Scientists Say They’ve Identified the Oldest Known Star Chart in the World
A new preprint suggests that an ancient Chinese star catalog dates to 355 B.C.E. But other researchers aren’t convinced, arguing that the original coordinates are misaligned by one degree
Ancient Chinese Poems Reveal the Decline of a Critically Endangered Porpoise Over 1,400 Years
Researchers looked at poetry dating as far back as the Tang dynasty to find that the Yangtze finless porpoise’s range has decreased by 65 percent
A New Study Finds That Domestic Cats Traveled the Silk Road to China About 1,400 Years Ago
The animals were likely gifted to some elites, then spread throughout the region
Archaeologists Discover Rare Clay Commander Among Thousands of Life-Size Terra-Cotta Soldiers in China
The 2,000-year-old military general figurine is the tenth of its kind to be excavated from the emperor Qin Shi Huang’s tomb, which may hold up to 8,000 clay statues
This Ancient Chinese Couple Was Buried in a Miniature Home
The tomb, composed of two chambers connected by a tiny door and windows, was found in a family gravesite on China’s east coast containing four other burials
Why Is Chinese Art Full of Dragons, Phoenixes and Tigers?
A new exhibition showcases stunning mythical artworks of the Zhou Dynasty’s “lost” kingdoms
What You Need to Know About China’s Terra-Cotta Warriors and the First Qin Emperor
The thousands of clay soldiers guarding Qin Shi Huang’s tomb are enduring representations of the ruler’s legacy
Ai Weiwei’s Latest Work Is a Monument to His Past
The groundbreaking, exiled Chinese artist builds a hopeful new life—and a new studio, in the Portuguese countryside
‘Zen Mona Lisa’ Travels to the United States for the Very First Time
Titled “Six Persimmons,” the famous 13th-century work hasn’t left Japan for hundreds of years
Jars Found at Thrift Store Turn Out to Be Treasures From the Qing Dynasty
Bought for just $25, the 18th-century ceramics could fetch more than $60,000 at auction
Ai Weiwei Unveils Recreation of Monet’s ‘Water Lilies’ Made Entirely of Legos
In a new exhibition, the renowned Chinese artist explores beauty, technology and growing up in exile
Chemistry Reveals the History of an Ancient Dancing Horse Sculpture
The artwork dates to China’s Tang dynasty, when horses were a symbol of prosperity
A Vase Kept in an Ordinary Kitchen Turned Out to Be a Qing-Dynasty Artwork Worth Millions
The rare, blue-and-gold vessel was crafted in 18th-century China
The Most Anticipated Museum Openings of 2022
Scheduled to open this year are new institutions dedicated to African American history, electronic music and Nordic art
Six Art Galleries in Unexpected Places
Around the world, factories, distilleries and bunkers have second lives as art venues
Major Contemporary Art Museum Debuts in Hong Kong Amid Censorship Concerns
M+ promises to be a leading cultural destination, but China’s new national security law threatens its curatorial freedom
Trove of 2,000-Year-Old Bronze Mirrors Found in Ancient Chinese Cemetery
The well-preserved artifacts bear inscriptions such as “Eternal Joy,” “Family Wealth” and “Long Memory”
3,000-Year-Old Gold Mask, Silk Linked to Enigmatic Civilization Found in China
The state of Shu left behind few written records. A trove of 500 newly excavated objects may offer insights on the mysterious kingdom
Porcelain Bowl Bought at Yard Sale for $35 Could Sell at Auction for $500,000
The blue-and-white vessel is a rare Ming dynasty dish dated to the early 15th century
A Stolen Mao Zedong Scroll Was Found Cut in Half
Prior to the defacement, the nine-foot-long calligraphy work was valued at an estimated $300 million
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