Media reported that the Tanguts rose to power in 1038 under the leadership of Li Yuanhao, who declared himself emperor of the Great Western Xia Kingdom. For nearly 200 years, the dynasty thrived ...

Young people in China are seeking inspiration from historical figures. Through AI-generated art, short videos, and social media discussions, ancient wisdom and modern-daily life are being bridged in ...

Recent excavations at the Suyukou site in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region have unveiled porcelain wares produced nearly 1,000 years ago during the Western Xia Dynasty (1038–1227 ...

The oldest known part of the Great Wall of China was recently excavated, dating 300 years earlier than the previous record-holding section. This new find is part of the larger oldest part of the Great ...

(Xinhua/Feng Kaihua) These findings show that China's porcelain "dual formula" technology can be traced back to the earlier Western Xia Dynasty, and thus did not originate during the Yuan Dynasty ...

Ancient Xi Xia Tombs in China, a historical site from the Western Xia Dynasty. Credit: xiquinhosilva / CC BY 2.0 Archaeologists in central China have uncovered ancient city walls from the early Xia ...

Construction continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), when the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure. Its historic and strategic importance is matched only by its architectural ...