On Wednesday morning, poetry and song became more than performances. They became a bridge between the two neighboring nations ...

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Qin Shi Huang's tomb has remained sealed for over 2,200 years, but why haven't archaeologists attempted to peek inside?

In terms of cultural and tourism integration, “culture” constitutes the soul. Any successful tourism development must be grounded in a profound understanding and sincere respect for the cultural ...

With new translations from the long-extinct Hittite language, UChicago Ph.D. student Naomi Harris brought verses from clay ...

A street with an ancient flavor in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, in November. [Photo provided to China Daily] In the heart of ...

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Across the globe, a race is under way to crack some of the last mysterious forms of writing that have never been translated.

Tea holds a unique and revered place in Chinese culture, with a history that spans thousands of years. From its legendary ...

50 years ago, Patti Smith’s Horses fused poetry and punk, rewriting rock's rule book Keeping homes powered on scorchers ...

For Italian mezzo-soprano Erica Cortese, 31, the greatest challenge in performing Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-907) poetry in a symphonic song was not only the language but also the intense emotions she ...