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More than 250 ancient Chinese artifacts are drawing crowds to a free Hong Kong exhibition, with 95% never before seen in the city. The showcase offers a stunning window into one of history's most influential civilizations.
Archaeologists in central China uncovered a sophisticated 4,000-year-old water management network that proves the legendary Xia Dynasty was real and remarkably advanced. The discovery shows ancient engineers built a city-wide system rivaling other great civilizations.
South Korea just confirmed Han Seong-sook, a former tech journalist turned Naver CEO, as its new prime minister. She's only the second woman ever to hold the role in the country's history.
A Chinese man discovered his family's kitchen table was actually his great-great-grandfather's imperial examination honor board from the Qing Dynasty. The rare artifact, which the family had used for decades, marks an ancestor who ranked sixth in the entire nation.
South Korean actor Han Ji-min donated 50 million won (approximately $37,000) to help children facing hunger and poverty worldwide. She's been showing up for street fundraisers every Children's Day since 2007.
A Seoul control center using AI surveillance has achieved a 99% survival rate, preventing over 1,200 deaths on Han River bridges last year. The system alerts officers within minutes when someone lingers in danger zones, giving trained responders time to intervene.
Reality TV patriarch Steve McBee Sr. is home with his family after serving less than a year in federal prison, meeting his new granddaughter for the first time. The emotional reunion marks a fresh start for the Missouri farming family featured on Bravo's "The McBee Dynasty."
K-pop singer Sung Han-bin celebrated three years since his debut by donating $66,300 to help disadvantaged youth pursue their dreams. The ZEROBASEONE leader partnered with Good Neighbors to fund scholarships and career education for teens facing financial hardship.
A Colorado high school wrestling team just clinched their 11th consecutive league championship, part of a stunning 20 titles in 22 years. Now they're chasing history with a shot at an 8th straight state championship.
A broken basalt stone discovered in 1993 at an ancient Israeli gate contains the earliest known reference to the "House of David" outside the Bible. The find transformed archaeological debates about whether David's kingdom actually existed.
After a 2010 mutiny left French soccer in ruins, the team rebuilt from rock bottom to become World Cup champions. Their journey from national disgrace to glory shows how resilience can transform everything.
A massive new museum dedicated to the legendary Chola Empire is coming to Thanjavur, India, on a 50-acre campus that will house thousands of artifacts celebrating one of history's most advanced civilizations. The three-story complex will feature interactive galleries, a 7D theater, and research facilities to bring 1,000 years of Tamil history to life.
After more than a century in the Netherlands, 21 ancient copper plates from India's Chola dynasty are finally coming home. A Dutch committee confirmed the artifacts were taken during colonial times without permission from their rightful owners. ##
Archaeologists restoring China's Great Wall near Beijing found a 247-pound Ming Dynasty cannon from 1632, revealing forgotten stories of soldiers who once defended the ancient fortress. The discovery transforms our understanding of daily life on the world's most famous wall.
A compass needle moved near a wire during a lecture in 1820, and Danish physicist Hans Christian Ørsted noticed something nobody had seen before. That tiny twitch proved electricity and magnetism were connected, launching the entire field of electromagnetism.
A decade after ending a 17-year losing streak, New South Wales women's rugby league team returns to the Gold Coast aiming for their first ever 3-0 series sweep. Captain Isabelle Kelly, who played in that breakthrough 2016 victory at age 19, now leads a team on the verge of dynasty status.
South Korea just took a major step toward gender equality in leadership. President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seong-sook as prime minister, making her only the second woman in the nation's history to hold this powerful position.
A 24-year-old dancer from China who lost her eye and part of her jaw to bone cancer is winning hearts online with her stunning ballroom performances. Han Yifei's story proves that courage and passion can shine brighter than any challenge.
A 24-year-old woman who lost part of her jaw and her vision to aggressive bone cancer is moving millions online with her graceful ballroom dancing videos. Han Yifei's journey shows that joy and beauty can flourish even after devastating loss.
Scientists discovered traces of a powerful painkiller on ancient Chinese surgical instruments, proving doctors were using sophisticated anesthesia six centuries ago. The finding confirms what medical texts hinted at: Ming Dynasty surgeons knew how to safely harness toxic plants to ease their patients' pain.
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