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This Happened - February 16: King Tutankhamun Unearthed

British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered King Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt in November 1922. The tomb was opened on this day in 1923.


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Why was the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb so important?

The discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb was significant because it was one of the few undisturbed tombs from ancient Egypt to be discovered. The treasures found inside the tomb provided valuable insights into the art, technology, and culture of the time.

What was found inside King Tutankhamun's tomb when it was opened?

When King Tutankhamun's tomb was opened, it was found to contain a wealth of artifacts, including a solid gold mask, jewelry, statues, weapons, and a chariot. The tomb also contained the mummy of the king himself, which was well-preserved.

Who financed the expedition to discover King Tutankhamun's tomb?

The expedition to discover King Tutankhamun's tomb was financed by Lord Carnarvon, a British aristocrat and amateur Egyptologist.

What is the curse of King Tutankhamun’s tomb?

Lord Carnarvon died from an infected mosquito bite on April 5, 1923, just a few months after the tomb was opened. Some people believe that his death was caused by the "Curse of the Pharaohs," which was said to be placed on anyone who disturbed the tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh.

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Xi Jinping's Mission In Moscow, And The Limits Of The Russia-China Alliance

As Xi's closely watched visit to Moscow begins, China and Russia may seem like strategic partners, but it has ultimately shown to be a marriage of convenience. And both countries are naturally competitors, wary if the other grows stronger.

Photo of ​Chinese President Xi Jinping walking past Russian soldiers as he lands in Moscow on March 20

Chinese President Xi Jinping landing in Moscow on March 20

Petro Shevchenko

This article has been updated March 20, 12:00 p.m. CST

-Analysis-

Long before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping were growing closer. China’s goal? To revamp the current world order, significantly weaken the West and its leaders, and to become the world-dominating figurehead over and above the United States.

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Russia’s war in Ukraine has become an essential element of this plan to destabilize the global situation.

When the West began imposing stringent sanctions on Russia, China instead chose to economically support Putin and left its markets open to accept raw materials from Russia. But don’t think this means China is Putin’s lapdog. Quite the contrary: Beijing has never helped Moscow to its own detriment, not wishing to fall under the punitive measures of the U.S. and Europe.

The fundamental dynamic has not changed ahead of Xi Jinping's arrival on Monday for his first visit to Moscow since the war began. Beyond the photo ops and pleasant words that Xi and Putin are sure to share, the Russian-Chinese alliance continues to be looked at skeptically amongst the elite in both Beijing and Moscow.

China was not expecting Russia’s plans to occupy Ukraine in a matter of days to fail and as a result, China’s aim to destabilize the West alongside its Russian partner failed.

Add to this the various alliances in the West emerging against Beijing and fears for China’s economy on home turf is beginning to grow.

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