From July 4 to 5, 2026, the Ming Culture Forum convened in Beijing's Changping district, drawing experts from Tsinghua ...

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Restored Jin zhe si gourd earrings produced through experimental reconstruction. Credit: npj Heritage Science, 2026. A pair of Ming Dynasty earrings looked, at first glance, as if someone had spun ...

Chinese goldsmiths working during the Ming Dynasty were masters of their craft, capable of creating intricate and elaborate jewelry pieces. The evidence is there in the abundance of finds in royal and ...

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In this collaborative article, Global Voices dives into non-binary gender representation traditions from around the world, spanning China, South Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and more.

Nanjing’s legendary Glazed Pagoda of the Great Bao’en Temple is drawing renewed attention for its history, global influence ...

The Living Buddha reincarnation system, is a Tibetan Buddhist tradition, whereby a state-recognised reincarnation inherits ...