A Greek charity has been treating dozens of orphaned, sick and injured Mediterranean monk seals, rare marine mammals whose population had dwindled so dramatically that the species at one point faced ...

You can also see the wonder of the Empress's Seal – an ornate jade seal excavated from the tomb of the first emperor of the Han Dynasty. This particular artefact has now become one of the most ...

Three Chinese imperial seals went to auction with Sotheby’s in Hong Kong this week, each with an astronomic valuation. Given their rarity, not to mention the growth of the auction market in Asia ...

(As an added benefit, the extra speed helps the penguins avoid predators such as leopard seals.) The key to this talent is in the penguin’s feathers. Like other birds, emperors have the capacity ...

An exhibition at the National Palace Museum will highlight the royal seals of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) that were ...