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Photos: Rare Ancient Banknote Dates Back to China's Ming Dynasty
A rare banknote that dates back to China's Ming Dynasty was found inside an antique wooden sculpture.
Stashed Cash: Rare Ming Dynasty Banknote Found Inside Chinese Sculpture
Art experts in Australia have found a rare paper banknote from the Ming Dynasty of Imperial China hidden inside an antique wooden sculpture that was being prepared for auction.
2,500-Year-Old Burial Hints at Ancient Cannabis Use
About 2,500 years ago, mourners buried a man in an elaborate grave, and covered his chest with a shroud made of 13 Cannabis plants, according to a new study.
Ancient Chinese Tomb Reveals Vivid Murals & Poetry (Photos)
A 1,000-year-old tomb covered with murals has been discovered in Datong City, in northern China, archaeologists say.
Secrets of Chinese Terra-Cotta Warrior Weapons Revealed
Weapons found among China's terra-cotta warriors were made by cells of craftspeople working with identical molds, new research suggests.
Guan Yu Biography: Revered Chinese Warrior
Guan Yu was a Chinese military general whose martial prowess was so great that, after his death, he was deified as a god.
