Read on to explore the rich history of Chinese dragons, how they differ from their fire-breathing Western cousins and why this mythical creature still captivates the world today. Get Reader’s Digest’s ...

Humans have been telling stories of dragons for millennia. Depending on the region of the world, a dragon might be a god or a monster, a bringer of water or fire, or a figure of fortune or death.

An array of luxurious artifacts was discovered in the tomb of Feng Sufu, a Northern Yan Dynasty (a.d. 407–436) general, near the city of Beipiao in northeastern China. These include (clockwise from ...

For many young Chinese these days, the calculus of having a child is changing. We hear from two women in China — one pregnant with a "dragon baby," and one not. It's the Year of the Dragon, and some ...

A little boy goes on a quest — into two very different forests — to discover the truth about dragons. “You must put your favorite cloak around your shoulders and your sturdiest boots upon your feet,” ...

(CNN) — Grab your camera and slap on something flame resistant, it’s time to witness one of China’s most incredible displays – the fire dragon dance. The dragon, a sacred mythical creature in Chinese ...