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Did a Lost Roman Legion Settle in Ancient China?

And if so, are those living in the remote Gansu town of Liqian today the descendants of these lost troops?

by Matthew Bossons, 11 January 2019

5 Must-Read Books for Ancient China History Nerds

Get caught up to speed on Confucius, Sun Tzu and more with these books.

by That's, 01 November 2018

4 Must-Read Biographies for China History Buffs

Looking to brush up on your Qing dynasty history? Here are four essential English-language books on important figures from the last dynasty of China.

by That's, 01 November 2018

Jaded: Why Is an Imperial Chinese Beauty Tool Suddenly Popular in America?

Jade has held a special place in Chinese culture for centuries. But abroad, jade rollers were practically unknown until 2016.

by Noelle Mateer, additional reporting by Lu Qinxin, 10 July 2018

Golfing With Ghosts: The Gravesite Beneath Beijing's Qingnianhu Park

A seemingly ordinary park with an eerie history.

by Valerie Osipov, 29 May 2018

The Story Behind China's Largest Sports Stadium

The site of the stadium was once home to an airport built by occupying Japanese forces in 1940.

by Tristin Zhang, 08 April 2018

Author Paul French on Shanghai's Laowai Gangsters & Beijing's Sordid Past

We chat with French about the new book, his collection of rare China photos and the laowai of decades past.

by Noelle Mateer, 07 March 2018

#TBT: Why the Next Man on the Moon Will Be Chinese

An in-depth look at China's space program and why the rest of the world will soon be watching.

by That's Shanghai, 23 November 2017

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