Once the king of the canines in Beijing, snub-nosed Pekingese dogs have fallen from favor, replaced by foreign breeds in Chinese affections.

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The demise of some of China's ruling dynasties may have been linked to changes in the strength of monsoon rains, a new study suggests. The findings come from 1,800-year record of the Asian monsoon preserved in a stalagmite from a Chinese cave.

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The Opening Ceremonies: A Joyous Celebration

15,000 performers. 300,000,000 dollars. The greatest spectacle the Olympics has ever seen.

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Damon Albarn has never had a problem proving his versatility.

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What a stunning structure.

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Chinese archaeologists have discovered 46 tombs, some of which date back 1,800 years, in Tangxian County, in north China's Hebei Province.

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Archeologists found the mummy most intriguing because a sack of marijuana leaves was found buried alongside the corpse.

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