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

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

paintings, and ancient ceramics shattering world records. A 10-metre-long triptych entitled Juin-Octobre 1985 by Zao Wou-Ki – one of the 20th century’s most prominent Chinese painters ...

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

“[It is a] marriage of ancient patterning ... old textile innovation: the art of silk jacquard weaving.” The technique is believed to have been developed in China around the second century ...

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 ...

More than 80 archaeological sites and artifact distribution points containing artifacts that date back from the Neolithic period ...

This painting from the bottom of a bowl is one of the earliest depictions of a cat from China, dating to ... likely via the famous Silk Road trading route, ancient feline DNA reveals.