A small clay figurine from roughly 12,000 years ago is forcing archaeologists to rethink when humans began telling complex, character driven stories about themselves and the animals around them.

BEIJING, Dec. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From exquisite craftsmanship to traditional Chinese medicine, from solemn rituals to vibrant folk art, intangible cultural heritage weaves the tapestry of Chinese ...

LONDON -- Dogu are abstract clay figures with recognizably human or animal features. They are also the first dated pottery figures in the continuous tradition of making such artifacts, stretching back ...

In a studio adorned with antique charm in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Zhang Yu delicately rotated the clay sculpture with his left hand while skillfully carving intricate details with a tool ...

From exquisite craftsmanship to traditional Chinese medicine, from solemn rituals to vibrant folk art, intangible cultural heritage weaves the tapestry of Chinese identity. For centuries, the ...