Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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China's civilisation stretches back by over 3000 years, but only now are its deepest secrets being revealed. Today, we explore the incredible archaeological discoveries that provide a window into China’s early dynasties.

We journey from the ritualistic Shang and Zhou Dynasties to the rise of Qin Shi Huangdi, the terrifying First Emperor who unified the warring states. Discover the true story behind his relentless rule, the dark human cost of the Great Wall, and the mysterious, unopened tomb guarded by the famous Terracotta Army.

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