Less well-known are the musical instruments made of clay. They have been played in China since the Zhou dynasty (1046BC-256BC). Today, clay is one of the bayin, the eight categories into which ...

With the introduction of Buddhism into China after the Qin Dynasty, ancient bells gradually became important musical instruments for Buddhism. As the saying goes, "There are bells at every temple.

The octagonal-shaped tomb depicts tales with some very grim details, indicating that life definitely wasn't easy at the time.

Egypt holds the distinction of being one of the cradles of the water clock, with some of the earliest examples originating ...

but the know-how involved in this ancient craft is fading, with only a few of the owners still making stone seals by hand. Seal carving dates back to the Spring and Autumn period in China (770 ...

often using symbols or calligraphic marks that indicated how the instrument should be played. Decoding these ancient pieces requires a deep understanding of traditional Chinese musical theory and ...

The "Classical and Glory-Ancient Greek and Roman Sculpture Art Exhibition" kicked off its first stop in China at the Shanxi Museum in Taiyuan, Jan 1, 2025. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn ...