Great Wall of China Built Hastily? Archaeologists Find Large Gaps That Could Indicate It’s the Case

Medicine & Technology Jan 05, 2024

Archaeologists saw signs that the Great Wall of China was built hastily. Continue reading to know the full story.

What Holds the Great Wall of China Together? Ancient Workers Made Use Of 'Biocrusts' To Build the Iconic Marvel, Protect It From Erosion

Dec 10, 2023

During the construction of the Great Wall of China, ancient workers mixed organic materials that promote biocrust growth with rammed earth. Read to learn more.

Ancient Princesses Played Vital Political Role in Massive 'Xiongnu' Empire; Earliest Fortifications of Great Wall of China Could Have Been Constructed To Stop Raids

Apr 20, 2023

The researchers perform genetic analysis to infer the role of these ancient princesses in building the ancient Xiongnu empire. Read to learn more.

Bizarre-Looking Bird With Movable Chin That Co-Existed With Dinosaurs Found Near the Great Wall of China

Feb 18, 2022

Analysis of the bizarre-looking ancient bird fossils that lived at the time of dinosaurs and found that it had a unique dental feature of a movable chin that helps it root for food.