What it is: Tortoise shells or the shoulder blades of oxen that were inscribed with ancient Chinese characters Where it is from: China When it ... became valuable to antique dealers.

The finding was made at the Xielaozhuang (XLZ) site in the Henan province of North China. The site belonged ... in relation to the identification of ancient plant remains, explains Dr. Cui.

To celebrate the Spring Festival in the Year of the Snake, 59 "Lucky Star" clay figures were released on the fourth day of ...