Sword in Beijing Tomb is Archaeological First When Chinese archaeologists opened a large multi-chambered Han Dynasty tomb in southern Beijing last week they made some remarkable finds. In particular they discovered a bronze sword notable not only for its excellent workmanship but also for being the first of its kind actually intended for practical use ever to be discovered around the area of the capital. The brick-built tomb faces south and has one front, two side and two rear chambers. There is a passage to the front. It is some 7 meters long, 5 meters wide and has an overall...