When the Qing Empire fell, Outer Mongolia declared independence while Inner Mongolia remained part of China. Over a century ...

1922 In Egypt, British archaeologist Howard Carter and his men find the entrance to Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the ...

Did you know dogs have a long history with militaries throughout the world, dating back to the dawning days of civilization?

In the vast tapestry of human adventure, few threads weave together the grit of ancient mysteries and the gleam of modern ...

As the Mongolian landscape comes under threat, the need to find Genghis Khan's body becomes urgent. Experts set out to trace it, making a hugely important discovery.

Although it is well recognized that the Mughals are largely responsible for Delhi's cultural splendor and grandeur, few people are familiar with Mughal architecture. Indeed, one in four Delhi ...

Egyptian authorities have reopened the tomb of Amenhotep III to the public after more than two decades of restorations. The huge tomb is located in a secluded part of the Valley of the Kings outside ...

His job has become more difficult under Chinese ruler Xi Jinping, says the Buddhist abbot. Laobuseng Jinpa is around 50 years old, an ethnic Mongol with a shaved head and dressed in deep red robes. He ...

Egypt on Saturday opened the tomb of a pharaoh for visitors after more than two decades of renovation in the southern city of Luxor, as it prepares for the official opening of the Grand Egyptian ...

PARIS (AP) — The tomb of former French Justice Minister Robert Badinter, who was known for defending human rights and was inducted into the country’s Panthéon national monument Thursday, was ...

Maynard Owen Williams was National Geographic's first foreign correspondent, and in 1923 he was on hand for an event the entire world was eagerly anticipating—the opening of King Tut's burial chamber.