China’s Song dynasty established many prototypes in government, society, and the arts. A system of schools and examinations for entering public office led to an efficient, centralized government ...

For overseas visitors, Hangzhou blends convenience and fun seamlessly. On West Lake, Blessing boats with horse-shape lanterns combine rowboats with custom Song-style flying horse lanterns - an ...

The market for Chinese ceramics shows no signs of cracking. Sotheby's sold a Southern Song dynasty vase for $14.6 million, making it the third-most expensive ceramic from that era ever sold. The price ...

Latte art has got nothing on the ancient Chinese art of drawing on tea foam whipped up with a bamboo whisk, these days using ...

While the Song dynasty saw huge advancements in culture, commerce and technology, it also gave rise to the horrific practice of foot binding. The witch hat can be seen everywhere, from Halloween ...