The archaeological legacies of Howard Carter and Zhao Kangmin: famous finds fifty-two years apart
"The largest tomb in Chinese history" Howard Carter, born 1874 in Kensington, England, was perhaps the most famous archaeologist in the...
Terracotta warriors on the move—Philadelphia, PA and Richmond, VA
"arms and armor, horse and chariot fittings, ritual bronze vessels, works in gold and silver, jade ornaments, precious jewelry, and...
One Belt, One Road—is China’s new Silk Road project threatening archaeological sites?
China has embarked on an extensive economic development initiative that primarily would connect Asia and Europe through various trade...
America’s best idea comes to China—plans for a new national park system
In 2016, more than 330 million people visited national parks across the United States, setting a record. In fact, the number of visitors...
China’s Terracotta Warriors—currently in Seattle, coming soon to Philadelphia
In 1974, one of the most exciting discoveries in the history of archaeology was made outside of Xi’an in the Shaanxi Province of China....
Tomb robbing in China, “an ancient practice that has made a roaring comeback”
A recent decision by the US federal justice system against the Hobby Lobby corporation resulted in a $3 million fine and the return of...
“In the country that built the Great Wall, major feats of infrastructure have long been a point of p
“In the country that built the Great Wall, major feats of infrastructure have long been a point of pride” In the US, the recent political...
Saving Beijing’s hutong neighborhoods with prefab and hex wrenches
China has numerous World Heritage Sites, such as the Great Wall, the Terra Cotta Army, and the Forbidden City. While most international...
"It was a total work of art.... It was Chinese belief incarnate"
Beijing is known as the last of the four great ancient capitals of China, dating back more than 800 years. Today, the city has seven...
Earliest ski artifact on record
In China's Xinjiang region, cave paintings dating to more than 10,000 years ago provide the earliest depiction of snow skiing yet...