BUFFALO, N.Y. – The apparent contradiction begins immediately, with the book’s title: “Healing with Poisons.” But in this sweeping examination of poison’s role in medieval Chinese medicine, Yan Liu, ...
Delicate paper flowers, cut, painted, and layered like small rosettes, survived for roughly a millennium after being sealed inside a cave on China’s Silk Road. The discovery is a reminder that ...
Chronology of Sinitic cores in the Early Medieval Period -- Introduction -- Metageographies -- China, reconsidered -- Geographical writing -- 1. Geographical writing -- Defining the genre -- Warring ...
Old beliefs about early human behavior in East Asia are being challenged by the discovery of a richly-layered archaeological site located in central China. The excavation project at Xigou, led by the ...
Preface -- Usage -- Introduction -- Prehistoric origins across Eurasia -- China's early agriculture -- The origins of Chinese civilization -- The development of China's sustainability during Zhou and ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team in China used ancient DNA to reconstruct the face of an ...