Cishou Temple was built in 1576 during the Ming Dynasty by decree of Empress Dowager Li, mother of Emperor Zhuyi ... Carved on the headpiece of the arches are cloud and dragon patterns.

China’s collectors are taking cute to imperial levels ... And yet, fans are snapping up multiples to ensure each of their toy “emperors” has a unique headpiece. Part of the appeal lies in the balance ...

China’s collectors are taking cute to imperial levels ... Toy retailers quickly caught on, now offering everything from kingfisher feathered headpieces to full nine-dragon ceremonial sets — all built ...

Yet certain aspects of his policies and behavior resonate with a historical archetype, even if not American: the Chinese emperor. As with the European monarchs or the Roman emperors, the success ...

Given the traditional name taboo among the Chinese, where addressing people ... Sometimes, “the current emperor” sufficed.

A grand ancestral worship festival in the hometown of Chinese Yan Emperor was held in Suizhou, central China's Hubei Province, on May 23. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is ...

This era, called the Warring States period, ended when Qin Shi Huang unified ancient China into an empire and became its first emperor. Around 400 years later, the Han dynasty broke apart ...

Today, the Post highlights three fascinating and unique ways young Chinese adults are recharging and rejuvenating their spirit. Participants dress up as emperors or empresses to attend immersive ...

SUIZHOU, China, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A grand ancestral worship festival in the hometown of Chinese Yan Emperor was held in Suizhou, central China's Hubei Province, on May 23. A Media ...

Authorities in central Vietnam have arrested two Chinese nationals suspected of attempting to loot the tomb of a 15th-century Vietnamese emperor, following the discovery of signs of violations. The ...

The Foreign Ministry’s China Division in 1991 listed the pros and cons of arranging a visit to China by Emperor Akihito, including the possible impact on diplomatic relations around Asia.

Unraided crypts are hard to come by. And yet in 1968, soldiers stumbled upon the imperial family tombs of a Han dynasty ...