This week, meet a big-brained ancient human relative, hear a meteorite as it lands on Earth, spot a tiny kangaroo-like marsupial, and more.

Third-generation seal engraver Yam Man-hong talks about preserving the craft at his tiny Hong Kong stall, and keeping up with ...

In the 1200s, a Chinese official described Alexandria and its lighthouse in remarkable detail given the vast distance.

Researchers say they have identified a new species of ancient hominin, Homo juluensis, that could help solve another big ...

Ancient Chinese fossils may belong to a new human species, Homo juluensis, with large brain sizes, challenging traditional ...

The recent detection of a cosmic explosion by the Einstein Probe is stirring excitement among space watchers everywhere.

A collection of artifacts has been found in one of the largest and most complex Chu-era burials ever found. This cache is ...

Lost for decades, divers were finally granted permission to find and explore the city's ancient streets which flourished ...

A 2,500-year-old Chinese sword discovered in 1965 remains razor-sharp and pristine today, seemingly defying the natural laws ...

The vessel, which dates back to the Shang dynasty, contained a liquid that (upon analysis) was revealed to be distilled ...

The Chinese New Year is deeply embedded as the preeminent holiday in China, ranking with Western traditions like Christmas in ...