The man who first unified China in 221 BCE was so determined to live forever that he commanded a group of alchemists to venture to a mythical mountain in search of the source of eternal youth.

The gap between fantasy and reality has narrowed dramatically when it comes to what we know of China’s tyrannical first ...

Engravings at 14,100 feet have been confirmed as the oldest Qin Dynasty find in China, linked to the emperor’s quest for the elixir of life.

Native to Southeast Asia, durian is a highly divisive fruit. Some people love it, while others cannot stand being in the same ...

State heritage body says carving that refers to previously unknown expedition ordered by Qin Shi Huang to seek elixir of life ...

Archaeologists found a stash of ancient treasures in the Terracotta Army site, possibly confirming a tragic tale from the Qin ...

Parallel title from verso of added title page. "A lavishly illustrated book that offers an in-depth look at the cultural practices surrounding the tradition of collecting ancient bronzes in China ...

The images include Emperor Hirohito being transformed into a uniformed schoolgirl and depicted as a dog, sparking fierce online criticism.