A concise study of the Terra Cotta army of China's first Emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, who died in 210 B.C., and the extensive excavation of the region surrounding Qin's burial mound that began in the mid-1970s.
Describes the events leading to the discovery of the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen in 1922 as well as the tomb's opening and findings. Includes a biography of Lord Carnarvon, the tomb's discoverer and photographs and descriptions of treasures found in the tomb.
Offers a brief introduction to the the 1922 discovery of King Tut's tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, describing how archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb and spent the next ten years excavating the priceless artifacts that had been buried with the pharaoh.
Discusses the history of Tutankhamen, or King Tut, and his death, detailing the search and discovery of his tomb, and explains the tales of King Tut's curse.
Presents a collection of full-color illustrated photographs depicting the history of ancient Egypt, the treasures found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, and other artifacts housed in the Egyptian museum of Cairo.
Examines the history and story behind the famous Terra Cotta Army of China's first emperor, Ch'in Shih Huang Ti, and the efforts to preserve and protect it.
