Human history feels straightforward when seen in textbooks. A neat timeline with a clear rise from simple tools to complex ...

The British Museum’s blockbuster exhibitions always have a bit of a buzz around them. In 1972, queues stretched round the ...

In the spring of 1974, on a parched field outside Xi’an, Yang Zhifa and his brothers just needed water. Northern China’s ...

National Museum of Australia announces exciting new winter and summer 2026 programFrom the awe and wonder of Antarctica to one of the world's great ...

Ticket changes: In 2026, tickets are digital-only and must be booked online up to 7 days in advance using your passport, ...

The tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, is a place of deep mystery. This is the tomb of the emperor who wanted to ...

This year's tournament features its most competitive field ever, including top junior, mid-amateur, and collegiate players. Two-time defending champion Luke Colton and the nation's No. 1-ranked junior ...

Greg Jenner is joined in Ancient China by Professor Julia Lovell and special guest Phil Wang for a close look at The Terracotta Army. In 1974, a family of farmers made arguably the greatest ...

Those in their late 30s and early 40s can now join the U.S. Army. The Army increased its maximum enlistment age to 42 this month, bringing its accession policy closer in line with most of the United ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: This story is a collaboration with Biography.com.

The heater creates an explosion risk because moisture trapped in the terracotta can shatter the pot when heated. Enclosed candles can cause a "flashover," turning a small flame into an uncontrollable, ...

This is the final weekend to see the Terracotta Warriors that have been standing guard in the Bowers Museum for the last six months. For the first time in nearly a decade, an exhibit of the famed clay ...