First Emperor

Why China Keeps the First Emperor’s Tomb Sealed Despite the Famous Terracotta Army

Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China, lies beneath a grassy mound east of Xi’an, a site that looks almost modest until you consider what is rumored to rest inside. Evidence suggests it conceals an entire...

Terracotta Warriors Inspired by Greek Art

New research indicates that the nearly 8,000 life-size Terracotta Warriors that were found in three different pits near the First Emperor of China mausoleum were actually inspired by Greek art. Lukas Nickel, professor at the School of Oriental and African...