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China, Silk Road - Jiayuguan Pass
Among the passes on the Great Wall, Jiayuguan is the most intact surviving ancient military building. The pass is also known by the name the "First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven", which is not to be confused with the "First Pass Under...
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Engineering an Empire - China 3/5
Drinking mercury did not prolong the life of Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China and architect of the vision for The Great Wall. Even his vast army of Terra Cotta Warriors could not hold his kingdom together after his death but the...
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Engineering an Empire - China 1/5
How do you bring water to your troops when a mountain is in the way? You blow up the mountain. Part one of this five-part series explores early feats of engineering that permitted Li Bin, of the Qin Dynasty, to begin unifying ChinaÕs...