no bloom possesses as profound a symbolism as the lotus flower. Its meanings weave deeply through many cultures. Dating back ...

Researchers have unearthed 13 cannabis plants in an ancient tomb in northern China, suggesting that prehistoric central Eurasians had ritualistic or medicinal uses for the mind-altering plant.

Blooming ancient: Beautiful fossilised plant had the first known flowers. Reading Time: 2 minutes. Why you can trust SCMP. GDN. Published: 3:04pm, 18 Aug 2015.

Wang Lianying has been retracing the lost art of flower arrangement, recorded mostly in ancient Chinese paintings. The China Flower Arrangement Association director is now imparting her skills to ...

Baoxiang Flower, a composite flower design that combines features of peony, lotus and chrysanthemum, was a common element on gold and silver utensils, embroidery and architecture in ancient China.

Dressed up and doing makeup at Wang's booth, she says she has been fond of ancient Chinese makeup since she was younger. "I find it interesting to dig into history by restoring ancient makeup styles.

Flowers and birds were favorite subjects of paintings in ancient China, offering a kind of special aesthetic interest. Flower-and-bird painting originated from the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

Throughout the land the Chinese people, obeying ancient precepts, dutifully swept and tidied the graves of their ancestors. ... CHINA: Red Flowers for Father. 2 ...