The Forbidden City was once one of the most powerful places on the planet. In 1420, while Europe was in the midst of the Hundred Years’ War and yet to discover America, China’s Ming Dynasty ruler was ...

The city that has reinvented itself across dynasties has no shortage of new must-see attractions in 2026. Here’s how to see ...

A visitor looks at exhibits at a photo exhibition of the Xixia Imperial Tombs in Mexico City, Mexico, Nov. 26, 2025. The exhibition "Xixia Imperial Tombs -- An Enduring World Cultural Heritage" was ...

Step inside China’s most iconic historical site: the Forbidden City. Discover the imperial palaces, ancient rituals, and hidden corners of this royal complex that once ruled the Middle Kingdom.

For over 1300 years, anyone who wanted to become a civil servant in imperial China had to pass the same exam, the keju. The gruelling tests were an egalitarian route to officialdom, but critics say ...

American art historian sets the record straight on Western misinterpretations of China and its culture Martin Powers, professor emeritus at the University of Michigan, is a renowned art historian and ...