ARTSQ 4/8/24 ARTSQ 4/8/24

Predicting the future with turtle shells

How did ancient Chinese kings predict the future with turtle shells? Why did Shang dynasty king Wu Ding use turtle shells and animal bones to resolve his terrible toothache?

ARTSQ 4/3/24 ARTSQ 4/3/24

Ancient Egyptians loved cats

Are you ready to step back in time with us and unravel the mysteries of cat worship, mummification, and the rich symbolism surrounding these cats in ancient Egypt? If you're a cat lover or hiss-tory enthusiast, our video is for you! It’s pawsitively awesome.

ARTSQ 4/1/24 ARTSQ 4/1/24

Five fun facts about the Tomb of Lady Dai (Xin Zhui)

This year archaeologists in China are celebrating the 52nd anniversary of the excavation of the Tomb of Xin Zhui (popularly known as “Lady Dai”) discovered at Mawangdui, in Hunan province, China in 1972. Over the next several months, we’ll be celebrating the excavation of Xin Zhui’s tomb in many different ways, but let’s start with five fun facts!

ARTSQ 3/20/24 ARTSQ 3/20/24

Learning about ancient Chinese bronze casting and the piece mold process

Did you know that around 4,000 years ago the ancient Chinese invented their own unique metallurgical technique to cast bronze objects?