In shows and films, famous historical people in ancient China are often shown wearing make-up. But even everyday people back then wore make-up. A Chinese study explored how people in the middle ...
Anyone who has enjoyed a mainland period-piece drama knows the significant role cosmetics played in the lives of ancient Chinese elites. Depictions of legendary historical figures, such as Yang ...
China had a thriving cosmetics industry more than a thousand years ago, archaeologists have found. The industry, which flourished between 618 and 907AD, produced a range of products including ...