Beijing is home to some of the world’s most famous historical sites, headlined by the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. Yet, to many Westerners, a trip to the Chinese capital may feel a bit ...

Heavy snowfall transformed the Great Wall of China into a slippery spectacle on January 17, 2026. Tourists were seen crawling and sliding on the icy paths at the Badaling section. Despite warnings, ...

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Archaeologists exploring the Jiankou section of China’s Great Wall discovered a large cannon. The cannon, found among a cache of additional weapons, was potentially cast in the late Ming Dynasty ...

The Great Wall stretches over 13,000 miles across the northern borders of China and was built over centuries by China's emperors to protect their territory. Recent scientific analysis of plant ...

The mystery and magnificence of the Great Wall of China have fascinated historians and artists for centuries. In recent years, photographer Lindesay traveled the entire length of the wall to document ...

President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Yamandu Orsi posing for a photo with the Great Wall on February 2, 2026 in ...

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A few years ago, artist Guy Laramee began his The Great Wall series, which imagines a 23rd century when the Chinese empire has overthrown its American rival. His artist statement is a piece of science ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Archaeologists exploring the Jiankou section of China’s Great Wall discovered a large cannon. The cannon, found among a cache of additional weapons, ...