The oracle bone below was discovered in China over 100 years ago. At first, nobody knew what they were. Later, historians realised the words inscribed on them were questions and they were able to ...

WANG RU/WANG KAIHAO/CHINA DAILY A complete oracle bone on display shows the four-part fortunetelling process — first, learning about the person and time to practice divination; second ...

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 was made: 3,250 years ago Related: The 3,300-year-old ...

In ancient Egypt, high priests used sacred pools for divination, believing the reflective surface could reveal messages from ...