RecapAncient king’s tomb unearthed in China, Song dynasty fashion shock, world’s oldest cheese and more historical finds

From ancient Chinese kings to cutting-edge AI in archaeology, explore fascinating discoveries that rewrite history in some of our recent stories looking into the past

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Chinese scientists have created a digital reconstruction of a wealthy woman’s clothing from the Southern Song dynasty. Photo: Wuhan Textile University

Published: 2:05pm, 15 Nov 2024

1. Archaeologists uncover extra-large 5,000-year-old ‘king’s tomb’ in China

A tomb in Henan province, potentially belonging to a prehistoric king, featured jade ornaments, numerous artefacts and other signs of wealth, suggesting it was a capital of a prehistoric kingdom.

2. Song dynasty women wore tank tops, transparent outfits 800 years ago

Discover the avant-garde fashion of the Song dynasty, during which women wore tank tops and transparent outfits, revealed through digital reconstruction of an ancient tomb’s treasures by Wuhan Textile University.

3. Iconic Lion of Venice statue could be of ancient Chinese origin, Italian scientists reveal

The winged lion statue watching over St Mark’s Square, a symbol of the north Italian city, was originally a Chinese tomb guardian from the Tang dynasty dating back more than 1,000 years, raising questions about its journey to Italy.

Researchers have proved that the Lion of Venice statue which stands in St Mark’s Square, Venice, originated in China. Photo: Shutterstock

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From ancient Chinese kings to cutting-edge AI in archaeology, explore fascinating discoveries that rewrite history in some of our recent stories looking into the past

From ancient Chinese kings to cutting-edge AI in archaeology, explore fascinating discoveries that rewrite history in some of our recent stories looking into the past