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Ancient Egyptian Sculpture, Looted During Arab Spring, Returned to Egypt by Netherlands

Netherlands returns a 3,500-year-old Egyptian sculpture, looted during the Arab Spring, after an international investigation and cooperation with Spanish authorities.

Over 5,500 Still Missing in China and Nepal as Flood Toll Passes 1,300

More than 5,500 remain missing in China and Nepal twelve days after floods killed over 1,300, as the UN launches a $50m aid appeal.

Australia Plans Law Letting Users Switch Off Social Media Algorithms

Australians could opt out of social media algorithms under a proposed "digital duty of care" law targeting Meta, Google and TikTok, a minister said Monday.

Anak Krakatau Eruption Cancels Hundreds of Flights at Jakarta Airport

Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption disrupted hundreds of flights across Indonesia, with cancellations at Jakarta's airport stretching into Monday.

US Envoys Hold Substantive Kyiv Talks, But Russia-Ukraine Gaps Persist

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner held substantive talks with Zelenskyy in Kyiv a day after meeting Putin, but core Russia-Ukraine differences remain.

Chinese Rice That Dates Back 1300 Years

Archaeologists in China have recently discovered a 1,300-year-old variety of rice in the country's Hunan province. The ancient rice, named Xiangnuo, is believed to...

Liangzhu City Archeological Ruins

The Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City is a complex of ancient ruins located in the Yangtze River Basin of China. The site spans over...

Ancient China Life

Life in ancient China was shaped by the country's rich history, culture, and philosophy. The civilization of ancient China emerged around 4,000 years ago...

Imperial Traditions Inspire Celebrations.

Chinese New Year is the most important traditional holiday in China, with a history that dates back more than 3,000 years. The celebration, also...

Secret Forest in Sinkhole.

In China's Chongqing Municipality, a massive sinkhole was discovered by a group of researchers, which led to an astonishing revelation – a secret forest...

China’s Exciting Sanxingdui Ruins.

Archaeologists are currently abuzz with excitement over the recent discoveries at China's Sanxingdui ruins, a complex of archaeological sites located in Sichuan province. The...

Tai Ji Quan: History and Culture

Tai Ji Quan, also known as Tai Chi, is a Chinese martial art that is practiced worldwide as a form of exercise, meditation, and...

Chinese Jade Carving

Jade has been treasured in China for thousands of years and has been considered a symbol of purity, grace, and immortality. Jade carving is...

Xuanzang’s Buddhist Pilgrimage

Xuanzang was a Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar who lived during the Tang dynasty. He was born in 602 CE in Henan province, China,...

Beijing’s Strong History

Beijing, which means "northern capital," has been the capital of China for several centuries. Its history can be traced back to over 3,000 years...

The Puyi Family and the Forbidden City

Puyi (1906-1967), also known as Henry Puyi or Aisin-Gioro Puyi, was the last Emperor of China, who ascended to the throne at the age...

Qing Dynasty Tombs in South China

Archaeologists in southern China have discovered a series of tombs from the Qing dynasty (1644-1912) that could provide new insights into the customs and...

Archeologists Restore Ancient Skulls

Archaeologists in China have restored over 100 skulls believed to be from the Yunxian people, who lived in what is now known as Hubei...

Mati Temple Grottoes in China

The Mati Temple Grottoes, also known as the Horse's Hoof Temple Grottoes, are a group of Buddhist caves located in Gansu Province, China. These...

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