At dusk on a late October night in 1408, something mysterious lit up the skies above China. Ming Dynasty astronomers who ...

Imperial founderThird ruler of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle emperor moved ... The emperor’s private rooms are located in the Inner Court, at the north end; besides himself, only women and ...

Staff member Meng Xiaochou (right) introduces to her colleague Chen Yanlu a relic she restored years ago at the Suzhou Silk ...

Various components of the Palaces bearing witness to the court culture of the Ming and Qing dynasties are retained, reflecting the lifestyle and values of the royal family of the times. The Imperial ...

A bright yellow object appeared in the sky in 1408. Its appearance was different from everything else, leading ancient ...

Ancient Chinese astronomers were careful in how they described celestial phenomena when reporting to the emperor. To ensure ...

Identifying ancient Chinese astronomical events represents a fascinating aspect of modern astrophysics. Chinese astronomers ...

Youthful Glory has confirmed its premiere for May 19.   Adapted from the novel “Xiao Dou Kou” by Bu Zhi Shi Ke Cai, the C-drama tells the story of Prince Jiang Xu of Dingbei, who marries Ming Tan, a ...

How much cuter could you get than a dog resembling a little fluffy lion? These curious canines have an interesting history ...

WEST MONROE, La. (AP) — Phil Robertson, who turned his small duck calling interest in the sportsman’s paradise of northern Louisiana into a big business and conservative cultural phenomenon ...