In Wu's retelling, the fictional monk is accompanied by three disciples who serve at once as attendants, companions and protectors. Yet, before any of them join the pilgrimage, the monk is first given ...

China is known as the world's earliest civilization to discover and utilize natural lacquer. Archaeological evidence confirms a lacquerware tradition dating back about 8,000 years, which has ...

Featuring ancient ruins spanning from the Paleolithic Age to the Tang Dynasty (618-907), six sites were revealed by the ...

Explore the rich history of West Palm's Norton Museum, from its opening as South Florida's first art museum to its current ...

Sourced largely from Donghai county in Jiangsu province — honored by the World Crafts Council as a World Craft City for ...

Ralph Norton was a visionary who planned for the museum's future as it gathered international works from the past. He and his ...

Discover the Lizzadro Museum in Illinois, where jade glows, agates tell stories, and minerals reveal their ancient secrets. A rock lover's dream come true!

A new study involving researchers from Oxford's Department of Earth Sciences has finally solved the mystery of what caused ...

In Chinese religion, the Jade Emperor isn’t just another god—he’s the final authority. Daoist texts claim he began as a human prince who cultivated enlightenment across billions of years. Unlike the ...

A road project in Shanxi Province uncovered a Tang dynasty tomb from 736 AD, adorned with murals depicting daily life, including grinding flour, making pasta, and leading horses. The paintings feature ...

Huawei has launched the Smart Door Lock X1 Golden Jade Edition in China, with the product now listed on Vmall. The new version features a ceramic-textured body with a jade-like finish and includes a ...