Center to use remote sensing for heritage site protection
2011-07-29 08:01:34
The newly launched Space Technologies for Natural and Cultural Heritage (HIST) center will apply space and remote sensing technologies.
Archaeopteryx knocked off its perch
2011-07-29 08:01:34
New findings by Professor Xu Xing, with the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, suggest it was just another dinosaur.
Spirit of joy
2011-07-20 07:56:56
Tibetans celebrate the 60th anniversary of the region's peaceful liberation with a grand parade in front of Potala Palace on Tuesday.
Strings from another age
2011-07-10 07:49:23
Thousands of years ago, the Chinese were already making music with zithers, an instrument much loved by scholars, musicians and even martial artists.
A cup that cheered the spirit
2011-07-05 07:58:37
Ever since Du Kang of the Xia Dynasty first invented white liquor, Chinese wine sets have come in a range of shapes and sizes.
The swords of yue
2011-06-26 07:39:55
Almost 2,500 years ago, a dramatic tale of humiliation, defeat, subversion, revenge and victory was played out between the kingdoms of Yue and Wu.
Database puts cultural relics in rightful place
2011-06-21 07:59:24
After 10 years of hard work the country has built a sophisticated survey and database management system of cultural relics.
Women rule the roost in Tang society
2011-06-21 07:59:24
Every week we look at a work of art or a cultural relic that puts the spotlight on China's heritage.
The writing is on the wall
2011-06-17 07:37:40
The first exhibition of Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907) frescos will open at Shaanxi History Museum on June 20.
Seal of approval
2011-06-15 08:14:29
The dying tradition of insignia stamp engraving has become a university major.
Homedisplay
2011-06-12 08:44:23
Gan Tian talks to two experts on how to care for and keep cultural and antique collections in the home.