Making artifacts an easy, in-depth read

New book helps the layperson learn more about a milestone excavation site in Changsha and its contents through text, images, and interactive elements, Yang Yang reports.

The book Archaeological Report for Everyone: The Mawangdui Han Tombs in Changsha was launched on May 18, the 50th International Museum Day. Created by Hunan Museum in partnership with a cultural creative team from Beijing Muse Museum Education Technology, the book has been published by Yilin Press.

As the first official popular science version of the Mawangdui archaeological report, the book uses a reader-friendly combination of text and images to re-create the excavation site and explain the artifacts' historical context.