A kneeling crossbowman from the Terracotta Army assembled for the tomb complex of Qin Shi Huang (r. 221–210 BC)
The history of China can be likened to a majestic tapestry threaded with innovative technologies and embellished with the exquisite artifacts of a prolific culture. Intertwined in this more than 4,000-year-old history are the wars and periods of peace that have lent definition to the complex evolution of this most populous modern nation. Continue reading
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Tagged Ancient China, ancient engineering, ancient history, ancient mysteries, Ancient Origins, ancient tombs, AntiquityNOW, Qin Shi Huang, Qin Shi Huang tomb, social studies curriculum, Terracotta Army
It was a wonderful time with social studies teachers and administrators at the New Jersey Council for the Social Studies annual conference last Wednesday, October 23. AntiquityNOW had an exhibit and welcomed much interest in our programs. Next month AntiquityNOW will be a poster at the National Council for the Social Studies annual conference on November 22 in St. Louis, Missouri. Continue reading
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Tagged ancient history, AntiquityNOW, china, education, Qin Shi Huang
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