Describing the drama as an unlikely "express delivery" adventure set in ancient China, Cao says he discussed the concept with ...

However, for people living in northern China during ancient times, it was a luxury, most time, impossible to procure. To demonstrate his love for Yang Yuhuan, the most famous concubine of the Tang ...

Known as a symbol of romance, litchis traveled from China via Myanmar to Bihar, a journey which took place around 300 years ...

Known as a symbol of romance, litchis traveled from China via Myanmar to Bihar, a journey which took place around 300 years ago. For many decades, litchis prospered in the fertile, silt-rich soil of ...

From the fairytale towers of Bavaria’s Neuschwanstein to the golden battlements of Jaipur’s Amber Fortress in India, these ...

Read on to find out more about 21 of the world’s most beautiful castles, fortified homes that are both a feast for the eyes ...

Among the ancient Hebrews, men were free to take several wives; married Greek and Roman men were free to satisfy their sexual urges with concubines ... And in certain Chinese provinces, there ...

Ancient Chinese used to create cosmetics by boiling and fermenting ... If the makeup of a particular imperial concubine was appreciated by the ruler, her style would become a trend that was followed ...

The West once promised freedom, justice and reason. But after centuries of global dominance, war crimes and broken ideals, its future hangs in the balance. As nationalism rises and China stakes its ...

Buddhism: A Journey through History” presents a rich tapestry of thematic stories that span topics such as the law, philosophy, war and governance. These narratives will surprise and engage readers ...

Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin dynasty was the first emperor of ancient China and ruled from 221 B.C. to 210 B.C. He's most ...