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China: The Great Wall, Street Food, and the Terracotta Army
Exploring China:On this episode, we're going on a trip around the world. First, we'll be visiting China and climbing the Great Wall, which is considered as one of the most impressive architectural edifications in history. It stretches...
Weird History
Facts About The Terra Cotta Army
Like the Egyptians, the ancient Chinese believed the items they took with them to the grave would accompany them into the afterlife. But instead of burying actual people with him underground, the emperor created clay reproductions of...
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Hidden tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, could be revealed using cosmic rays
The insides of the mysterious mausoleum behind the world famous Terracotta Army could be illuminated by cosmic rays.
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A Terracotta Archer Brought to Life: My Recreation of This Warrior as a Modern Man
I'm an artist that uses photoshop to bring old images and statues into the modern day. I use photo-compositing and digital drawing techniques to achieve a more photo-realistic appearance. Welcome to the time-lapse creation of my...
Weird History
Fascinating Facts About China's Terracotta Army
Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, built the huge Terracotta Army to protect him in the afterlife. An elaborate tomb complex in Xi'an, the city-size compound came equipped with everything the emperor would require in the...
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Ancient Chinese Architecture
Imagine building a five-story wooden temple with no nails or crafting a wooden bird that can fly for three days. These achievements by the originator of Chinese carpentry and craftsmanship stand alongside his invention of the carpenterÕs...