The Minneapolis Institute of Art, or MIA, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, brought a collection of ancient Chinese bronzes to the ...

As the earliest-known established writing system for Chinese characters, Shang Dynasty oracle bone inscriptions ... historical geography, military warfare, and numerical divination.

More than 70 objects are showcased at the China Institute Gallery, including a late Shang Dynasty (c ... political, and military information they conveyed," said Liu Yang, Chair of Asian Art ...

Known for her military prowess and influential role ... culture and artistry of the Shang Dynasty. The carved scriptures record how Fu Hao rose from being a mother and a queen to the status ...

According to some traditional historical views, China only had oracle bone inscriptions, cities, palaces and rituals represented by bronze ritual vessels from the Shang Dynasty onwards.

Wu Ding diligently worked to strengthen the dynasty, reform governance and appoint capable officials, earning him the title ...

PRESENTER:'The earliest writing comes from 3,500 years ago, 'when China was ruled by the Shang dynasty. PRESENTER:'And I'm in the town of Shanqiu, which is named after those kings. PRESENTER:'Over ...