This week's topic involves incredibly advanced weaponry and rivers of mercury. Allow us to introduce you to Emperor Qin Shi Huang and his army of terracotta warriors.
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China's First Emperor - Qin Shi Huang The Dragon Emperor
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China's Dragon Emperor: Architect of the Afterlife
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