In 1979, Yin became a guardian of the Guangwu Great Wall, patrolling daily to deter villagers from taking any bricks. In the ...

Explore Xi'an, the incredible ancient city and the ‘birthplace of civilisation,' home to the Terracotta Army and countless ...

Dating back to the 7th century BC, it stretches over 13,000 miles across the Chinese landscape, snaking through rugged ...

This ancient marvel rivaled Rome’s intricate ... were celebrated in the ancient world Do walls work? The Great Wall of China's complex legacy Do walls work? The Great Wall of China's complex ...

“Because the walls were defensive structures, you can learn about building and engineering skills throughout ancient China as well as its military history and strategies,” Ng says. “The wall ...

The females were also interred with rich grave goods, suggesting that they were ancient princesses or ... raids later became ...

In 2007, after a public competition, the list of the new seven wonders of the modern world was announced: the Colosseum (Italy), Chichen Itza (Mexico), Christ the Redeemer (Brazil) ...

“This used to be ancient China’s ‘Wall Street’, controlling over 50% of the country’s financial sector. The earliest piao hao (bank) was Rishenchang, established along west main street ...

Five historical landmarks are timeless wonders, narrating ancient civilizations' stories and providing unique journeys for history enthusiasts.