The funerary complex of the first Chinese emperor of the Qin dynasty (3rd century BC) is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, mainly due to the discovery of the terracotta army that was to accompany the emperor to the other world. However, the mausoleum itself has never been exc
The Ministry of Culture announced that many graves, including an enigmatic lead sarcophagus, had been discovered during preventive excavations under the paving of the Parisian cathedral. The operation also revealed the existence of a pit in which polychrome sculpted elements were buried . A photo
Without a doubt, Roman amphitheaters are one of the largest showcases the power of Roman culture. Few images, like that of the Colosseum in Rome, are capable of reflecting this power by themselves:gladiators, beasts, the best war artifacts, and even ships had a place in the greatest spectacle that c
Lawrence of Arabia he was not only a hero of the British Empire; he, too, was one of those historical figures complex enough to fascinate the art world, and if not, ask David Lean and Peter OToole. But what many people do not know is that Thomas Edward Lawrence, before becoming a champion of the fre