Continuing her exploration of family heritage, the artist’s latest body of work draws on both her ancestry and the fraught ...

Each year, after much consideration and debate, Afar’s global network of editors, writers, and travel advisors anoints the ...

O h to be young! But also an adult! Is it not the best of both worlds? To burn bright with the fire of youth, yet to also be able to stay out past 9 PM and not have your parents c ...

In the early afternoon of March 28, 2025. a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, in central Myanmar, followed by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock moments later. Within minutes, social media ...

Neanderthals could have migrated east and reached what’s now China, or a different species of ancient human possibly made stone tools uncannily similar to those being made in Europe during this ...

Discovery in China of tools called Quina scrapers suggests the people of East Asia were as inventive and flexible with ...

Discover the top 7 African countries celebrated for the beauty of their women, including where Ghana ranks. From Ethiopia's ...

Empress Wu Zetian’s reign was a mix of ambition, power, and remarkable achievements. While her methods were often controversial, her impact on China's history, economy, and culture is undeniable.

Editor’s note (April 5th 2025): On April 4th China retaliated against Donald Trump’s tariffs, announcing a 34% duty on American goods.