The tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, has remained a mystery for archaeologists since 2,200 years. Emperor Qin Shu Huang ruled from 221 BC to 210 BC and his tomb is guarded by an army of terracotta soldiers and horses.

Archaeologists fear tomb of China’s first emperor may have deathly booby traps for killing intruders

Archaeologists in Rome have made an extraordinary discovery, unearthing the ruins of Nero's Theatre—a long-lost imperial structure mentioned in ancient Roman texts but never found thus far.

Lost theatre of emperor Nero unearthed beneath Rome's hotel site

A wristwatch once owned by China's last emperor attracted more than USD 5 million in an auction in Hong Kong on Tuesday (May 23). The Patek Philippe watch is a Ref 96 Quantieme Lune timepiece.

Watch belonging to China's last emperor fetches $5 million in auction

Emperor penguins have now become threatened species as newborn penguins drown due to poor sea ice conditions. Watch this report.

WION Climate Tracker: Emperor penguins now threatened species

Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, pledging to fulfil his duty as a symbol of the state.

Japanese emperor publicly proclaims his enthronement in centuries-old ceremony

Emperor Akihito of Japan formally stepped down Tuesday, the first abdication for 200 years in the world's oldest monarchy, as his son Naruhito prepared to take the Chrysanthemum Throne and usher in a new imperial era.

End of an era as Japan's emperor Akihito abdicates

The 56-year-old crown prince has only one daughter. Since only males can inherit the throne, it would next go to his nine-year-old nephew

Reports of Japan emperor's abdication could reopen debate about female succession

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