Emperor's Ghost Army -
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Emperor Qin Shi Huang of China was buried in a mausoleum with around 9,000 terracotta statues. Investigate how and why the life-sized figures were made and the technology behind the crossbows, spears and swords carried by the clay warriors.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 4120

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