During Yang Di’s reign in the Sui Dynasty (enthroned 605 - 618), seafood appeared much more frequently on imperial menus. The imperial dishes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties (581 - 907 ...

Only one woman has ever sat on China’s throne as Emperor in her own right. That woman was Wu Zetian (624-705) of the Tang dynasty. And to get there, she left behind a trail of bodies that even ...

A tablet inscribed with 580 characters depicting the life story of Li Chonghui has recently been found in a Tang Dynasty (618 ...

They looked to Tang Dynasty rulers in order to use their experiences to strengthen their states. Early Tang emperors, like their Sui predecessors, promoted Buddhism, which became an integral part ...

Pictured above is Zhong Kui, a legendary figure in East Asian countries. In China, it is customary that in preparation for the lunar new year, people hang Zhong Kui’s portrait on their doors, as he is ...

Among those displays, a Tang Dynasty (618-907) epitaph can be viewed by the public for the first time since its excavation in 1997. The epitaph, engraved on a stone stele, is a national first-class ...

As Xi’an was the terminus of the route, Tang Dynasty emperors chose it as the city from which to rule the country due to its advantageous position and the immediate access to expensive ...

Some were "Painting of Maidservants," reflecting the parasitic imperial life; some were architectural designs, reflecting Tang Dynasty architecture; others are "Painting of Polo Game" and ...

The Great Wild Goose Pagoda was originally built in 652 AD during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD). The monument is a symbol of the ancient Xi’an and a holy ...

Ukrainian artist Annette Golden’s work is inspired by Wu Zetian, China's only female emperor. [Photo by Yang ...