Ancient beliefs dictated strict standards for women when it came to obeying men, speaking properly, physical appearance, domestic skills

Ancient beliefs dictated strict standards for women when it came to obeying men, speaking properly, physical appearance, ...

Women and men were both sacrificed in China, but for different reasons

Women and men were both sacrificed in ancient China – but for different reasons - Study also provides first evidence of male ...

Ancient Chinese city Shimao sacrificed men at construction sites and women in elite burials, study finds

A new genetic study of the ancient Chinese city of Shimao reveals a strictly patrilineal society that practised ...
Sixth Tone

Aesthetic Evolution: Tracing Female Beauty in Ancient Chinese Art

Editor’s note: “Fair Ladies — Digital Representations of Ancient Chinese Women,” a Zhejiang Museum exhibition of more than 1,000 paintings from 32 museums across China, was held first online in 2021 ...
Greek Reporter

Ancient DNA Reveals Kinship Networks in China’s Prehistoric Shimao City

Ancient DNA study uncovers kinship networks in Shimao City, revealing a complex social structure shaped by family ties and ...