Brushing away centuries of accumulated dirt, archaeologists in Peru painstakingly unearthed an ancient throne room, complete with a throne for a “powerful woman” and colorful decorations.

The New Hercules Hall (Herkulessaal) was built on the site of the former Throne Hall. A monument of neoclassicism, it was funded and made possible by a donation of millions from the broadcasting ...

As the official throne hall of the king, Thai Hoa Palace hosted royal audiences, grand ceremonies, and key imperial rituals, witnessing the reigns of the 13 kings under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945 ...