For a decade, one writer tried to unravel the story of Dorje Chang, whose artwork sold for millions and who claimed to be the ...

As one of the most important shrines in the city, the Jade Emperor Pagoda is a fine example of Buddhist architecture. Within this charming temple, there is a series of ornate shrines dedicated to ...

They used imperial silk to tie their horses, smashed invaluable porcelain, and looted both jewelry and artifacts ... Within the Old Summer Palace, amidst jade carvings and bronze statues, military men ...