The story of silk is full of the extraordinary. First Paraguay and Suriname have caterpillars larger than any in Europe, ...

Have you ever wondered about the intricate tapestry of history woven through the delicate threads of silk? From ancient civilizations to modern-day fashion, the story of silk is as rich and varied as ...

Archaeologists in China have discovered a unique burial of a woman whose teeth had been painted with cinnabar, with a toxic ...

After unifying China in 221 BC, the first Chinese emperor ... the Western Regions by successive dynasties. Moreover, the ancient Silk Road positioned Xinjiang at the forefront of cultural and ...

China's first pet cats arrived in the country around 1,400 years ago — likely via the famous Silk Road trading route, ancient feline DNA reveals. This new research — hailed as a "knockout study" — ...

Tourists visit an ancient stage in Shaxi Town, Jianchuan County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 17, 2025. Shaxi, a ...

The Silk of Virtue Exhibition represents more than just an art showcase; it stands as a bridge between cultures, connecting ...

On Friday evening, the symphony Silk Road Across Hanhai (Endless Desert) will make its debut at the National Centre for the ...

Over the past few decades, the two ancient Asian civilizations, each with modern global visions, have navigated a complex ...

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How and when domestic cats arrived in China has been a mystery. A new analysis of cat DNA suggests traders and diplomats likely carried the pets with them along the Silk Road 1,400 years ago.