The origins of Chinese calligraphy can be traced back to ancient times, with the earliest recognizable characters appearing on oracle bones from the Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BC). These early ...

There is no one "oracle bone" — about 13,000 have been found — but these relics hint at the development of writing in ancient China. They date from the late Shang Dynasty, (circa 1250 B.C. to ...

The ancient Chinese calligraphic scroll by Rao Jie contains an inscription by Emperor Qianlong and his imperial seal.

Over 100 calligraphy lovers attended the activity ... it almost feels like you're being transported to a scene out of ancient China. The screen then shifts, and suddenly you're in an empty room ...

A scholar who is prescribed "dragon bones" to cure an illness realizes that the bones-which are actually turtle shells-contain ancient Chinese writing used to send messages to the gods. The fantastic ...

BUDAPEST, March 22 (Xinhua) -- A special exhibition featuring ancient Chinese zithers ... but as cultural artifacts combining lacquer art, calligraphy, and the Eastern philosophy of harmony ...