a staple in Sichuan cuisine in China’s southwest, was only introduced in the 1570s by foreign sailors, which then led to the creation of now-famous spicy dishes. Despite this, many ancient ...

Contact between the Mediterranean and China was practically non-existent in the ancient and medieval periods; however, in the 13th century, a Chinese official described the city of Alexandria in his ...

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From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series. If an ancient tomb mural in China is ...

A cave painting discovered in Altay depicts ancient people skiing [Photo/Official Weibo account of the State Bureau of Cultural Relics] Throughout history, China has maintained a deep connection ...

Most Chinese hospitals have a ward devoted to ancient cures. Citing traditional medicine’s potential to lower costs and yield innovative treatments, not to mention raise China’s prestige ...

Chinese book library: Chinese novels, Chinese poetry, Chinese essays, Chinese history, Chinese art. The “China Book Library” category on the China Underground website serves as a comprehensive archive ...

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The earliest ice skates in ancient China were primarily crafted from horse shinbones. Over time, wooden ice skates emerged, followed by wooden ice skates with iron fittings. By the late Qing ...

Xi’an, often referred to as the “birthplace of civilisation,” is a city steeped in rich history and culture. Situated in central China, this remarkable city is over 3,000 years old ...