Bao Xishun (also known as Xi Shun; born November 2, 1951) is a Chinese herdsman from Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, recognized by Guinness World Records as one of the world's tallest living men at 7 feet 9 inches (236 cm) tall. [1] . He was formerly certified as the tallest living man by the Guinness World Records.

Jun 28, 2021 · Scientists have discovered a huge fossilised skull that was wrapped and kept hidden in a Chinese well, nearly 90 years ago, and this discovery makes them question the trajectory of humans in their evolution, according to a report by the Guardian.

Jun 27, 2021 · Researchers at the Hebei Geo University in China determined that the Harbin skull was at least 146,000 years old. The skull features a unique combination of primitive and modern features.

Nov 28, 2023 · Known as the Tallest Man in China, Bao Xishun’s towering height of 7 feet 9 inches has made him a living legend, captivating the world with his extraordinary presence. Bao Xishun was born...

Jun 26, 2021 · Dragon Man: A giant? The skull appears to have a remarkable backstory. According to the researchers, it was originally found in 1933 by Chinese labourers building a bridge over the Songhua River in Harbin, in China’s northernmost province, Heilongjiang, during the Japanese occupation.

Dec 4, 2024 · Discover Homo Juluensis, an ancient human species with large skulls, shedding light on human evolution in the Middle Pleistocene era through remarkable fossil finds in China.

Nov 26, 2024 · Extinct hominid from 200,000 year ago in China is likely new human species. It’s time to reorganize our understanding of the first humans, according to research heads Christopher Bae and Wu...

6 days ago · The skull was found in 1933, by the bank of the Songhua River in Harbin, China, by a man working as forced laborer for the Japanese, who controlled that part of China at the time.

Nov 29, 2022 · Researchers are heralding the discovery of an ancient human skull in central China as an important find. As excavation of the remarkably intact fossil continues, archaeologists and...

4 days ago · A man in China who refused to move despite being offered nearly £180,000 (P13 million) had a motorway built around his house. Huang Ping's home in Jinxi is surrounded by a construction site that's almost as tall as his two-story abode, which is surrounded by a lane of roads on either side.