The tomb dates to a period known as the Middle Kingdom (circa 2030 to 1640 B.C.), a time when Egypt was unified and thriving. "This is the first Middle Kingdom tomb found in the area," the team ...

A small, wooden diorama found in an ancient Egyptian tomb reflects the importance of grain in an agricultural society.

Made In China: Fine Art from the Middle Kingdom to Minnesota is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV ...

This LSE IDEAS Special Report - with senior contributors from politics, journalism, and academia - looks at the internal causes and consequences of the return of the 'Middle Kingdom'. It explores the ...

The enormous tomb was that of Meketre, the chief steward of the pharaoh's household, who died around 1980 B.C., in Egypt's 12th dynasty during the Middle Kingdom, a period known for its ...