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Roman architecture, celebrated for its grandeur, precision, and technical innovations, has fascinated historians and enthusiasts for centuries. By blending functionality and aesthetics, it transformed ...

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In the early morning in Taiyuan, capital of North China's Shanxi Province, sunlight filters through centuries-old cypress trees in front of the Shengmu Hall (Holy Mother Hall) at the Jinci Temple, ...

Much before humans constructed their first permanent shelters, they discovered the protective power of animal hides as a barrier against harsh environmental conditions. This fundamental principle of ...

Guided by Tsinghua storytellers, 45 Chinese and international students visit Xiannongtan in Beijing on Nov 25 to appreciate traditional Chinese architecture. CHINA DAILY As an enthusiast of Chinese ...