In 2021, an ancient Chinese coin from the 11th century was found in England, indicating that medieval trade between England and the Far East was more commonplace than previously believed. A metal ...

Dancing across them were inky dongba characters, an ancient Naxi script predating written Chinese and one of the world's last pictographic writing systems still in use.

Some basic facts about China -- Those who came by three Silk Roads -- China's first contacts with the West -- The legacy of Marco Polo -- Jesuits in China -- Prized goods from China -- Early Western ...

Around 2,200 years ago, ancient China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, began connecting many small walls to build the now-famous Great Wall of China. It eventually became over 13,000 miles (20,000 ...

Visiting Yunnan, China, Where the Traditions of Ancient Trade Routes Persevere. Traveling along the Tea Horse Road unlocks a land of teahouses, centuries-old monasteries, and epic valley views.