In just 7 minutes, dive into 5,000 years of Chinese history, exploring the dynasties that shaped one of the world's oldest ...

"This fear factor, this war driver is a very strong one and it's been with this species ever since the beginning and it ...

The Great Wall of China traces its origins back to the fifth century B.C. during the Warring States Period. Each of the fragmented kingdoms constructed their own walls for defense against invasions, ...

The discovery suggests that Qin Shi Huang, who was the founder of the Qin dynasty, may have launched a westward expedition in search of the elixir of life, an event not mentioned in ancient texts.

The Qin dynasty, which unified China and laid the foundations of its future empire, is remembered for its brief reign and rapid fall. Although its decline has historically been attributed to multiple ...

Find out how well you know the Great Wall of China with this quiz. Learn facts about its 13,000-mile length, purpose as a defense system, and construction by various dynasties like the Qin and ...

China’s Terracotta Warriors Headline a Rare Archaeological Display at the Bowers Museum With more than 110 objects, the show highlights how recent archaeological finds from Emperor Qin Shi Huang ...

The Great Wall stands as one of China's most iconic architectural marvels. Its origins can be traced back to the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046-771 B.C.), when beacon towers and interconnected ...

Nomadic ethnic groups north of the Great Wall, such as the Qin and Han Dynasty Huns and Ming Dynasty Mongols, sought pastures for their horses, cattle and sheep.

The Great Wall of China Might Be Older Than We Thought New research suggests that some sections of the wall were constructed during the Western Zhou dynasty between 1046 and 771 B.C.E.