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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...