Researchers say the woman received medical attention after the procedure but was eventually buried in shame. Literary records indicate that ancient China had five types of physical penalties. These ...

Under the rule of the King of Qin (247 BC-221 BC), severed noses accumulated like mountain peaks, and carts overflowed with amputated feet Stealing someone's cattle is a serious crime, and in many ...

Unearthed in 1965 within a tomb in Hubei, China, the Sword of Goujian stands as one of the most remarkable metallurgical ...

Ancient DNA from China’s vast 4,000-year-old Shimao settlement is revealing how one of East Asia’s earliest complex societies was organized. Researchers found that its people were largely descended ...

Shaanxi Lishi Bowuguan, or Geschichtsmuseum Shaanxi, stands as one of Xi'an's premier cultural institutions, showcasing the rich archaeological heritage of Shaanxi Province in China. Located in the ...

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Periods of peace and wealth allowed people to invest more in the afterlife, leaving behind a lasting record of cultural and environmental history. Stretching from the fertile plains of Chengdu to the ...