Ancient Egypt was ruled for millennia by a series of pharaohs. Historians have broken up this period into dynasties, in which the rulers were either related to one another or derived power from a ...

Exceedingly wealthy, the royalty of the Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) lived indulgently, and these aristocrats were determined to enjoy their accustomed luxuries in the afterlife as well. While ...

Archeologists have unearthed the earliest tomb ever found from the Western Han Dynasty that dates all the way back to 200 B.C. The tomb was discovered in Southwest ...

Made of iron, copper, and leather, the multi-material armor scales are the first and smallest of its kind ever discovered in Han Dynasty archaeology. Found in the west part of the outer coffin of Liu ...

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Archaeologists discovered three 1,800-year-old tombs from ancient China. The design of the tombs resembles that of a residence, showing the importance of family, even during burial. While looters ...

An ancient Egyptian rock engraving may have been carved at the dawn of the first dynasty, up to 5,100 years ago, a new study suggests. The engraving depicts a boat that may have a royal figure seated ...

The 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt, which reigned from about 1550 B.C. to 1292 B.C., was the longest lasting. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Newfound rock art from ancient Egypt may shed light on the time just before the first dynasty. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. An ...