Discovering an ancient Maya king’s tomb at Palenque
Deep in the thick rainforest of Chiapas, Mexico, archaeologist Alberto Ruz Lhuillier would stumble upon one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the twentieth while digging at the ancient Maya site of Palenque: the tomb and sarcophagus of the ruler K’inich Janaab’ Pakal.
Lady Dai's funeral banner and tomb
Did you know one of the earliest silk paintings in Chinese history came from an ancient tomb that was so well preserved that the woman’s body looked like it had been mummified?
ARTSQ is in Japan!
Come with Ellen as they explore teamLab Planets, a fully interactive museum experience that connects visitors to the universe!
Meet ARTSQ cofounder Heather!
Meet ARTSQ co-founder Heather! Heather is based in Los Angeles, where she works as a professor of art history.
Meet ARTSQ cofounder Ellen!
Meet ARTSQ co-founder Ellen! Ellen is based in Chicago, Illinois, where they work as a curator, designer, and educator.
Meet ARTSQ cofounder Lauren!
Meet ARTSQ co-founder Lauren! The first thing you should know about Lauren is that she loves a good story—not just epic adventure and fantasy tales but also the ones that relate to people living their lives, today and in the past.
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