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Deconstructing History: Great Wall of China (2:15)

It took millennia to build, but today the Great Wall of China stands out as one of the world's most famous landmarks.

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  • Deconstructing History: Great Wall of China
    Deconstructing History: Great Wall of China

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    It took millennia to build, but today the Great Wall of China stands out as one of the world's most famous landmarks.

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  • Religions of Ancient China
    Religions of Ancient China

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    Emperor Qin Shi Huang searched for divine acceptance by offering gifts to the gods.

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  • Ancient Chinese Omens
    Ancient Chinese Omens

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    Ancient Chinese rulers relied on omens to influence and guide their decisions.

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  • Monsters of Legend: Dragons
    Monsters of Legend: Dragons

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    Throughout history, tales of monsters have survived. MonsterQuest attempts to trace the origins of these legendary creatures.

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  • Qin Shi Huang's Army
    Qin Shi Huang's Army

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    Soldiers in China's ancient army earned rank by acquiring the heads of their enemies.

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  • Ascending the Chinese Throne
    Ascending the Chinese Throne

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    The young Emperor Qin Shi Huang was guided by advisers who wanted more control of ancient China.

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  • Tomb of China's First Emperor
    Tomb of China's First Emperor

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    Qin Shi Huang was buried in a massive tomb along with his army, servants and wealth.

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  • Did the Chinese Discover America?
    Did the Chinese Discover America?

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    China was the world's greatest maritime power in the early 15th century, raising the theory that the Chinese discovered America 71 years before Columbus set sail.

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  • Real Dragons or Giant Lizards
    Real Dragons or Giant Lizards

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    Loren Coleman suggests that dragons may be modern-day lizards.

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  • Attaining Immortality
    Attaining Immortality

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    The first Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang tried numerous methods to attain immortality.

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  • Ancient Chinese Weapons
    Ancient Chinese Weapons

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    Qin Shi Huang's army unified the seven provinces of ancient China by capitalizing on superior weapons.

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