🎧 The Terracotta Army
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Discovered by local farmers in 1974, the Terracotta Army is one of the most astounding archaeological finds on record. A piece of funerary art, dedicated to the First Emperor of China Qin Shi Huang, it contains over 8,000 figures of soldiers, chariots, and horses. This week Tristan is joined by Xiuzhen Li, a fellow from UCL, to discuss its origins, hellenistic influences, and what we can learn from this incredible hoard.
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