Conflict & Security
April 11, 2026
372 stories in this edition
Unearthing peace: ancient China gravesite reveals significance of broken weapons
SCMP Asia
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Asia
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Kevin McSpadden
Preview Brief
“War is hell,” as the saying goes, and it is often those most intimately acquainted with conflict who are the most eager to leave it behind. This yearning for peace was underscored by a newly uncovered archaeological site from the Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 BC) in Shaanxi province, northwest China, revealed in 2022. Researchers announced their discoveries in mid-March. Among the findings was a gravesite featuring...
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“War is hell,” as the saying goes, and it is often those most intimately acquainted with conflict who are the most eager to leave it behind. This yearning for peace was underscored by a newly uncovered archaeological sit...
