MARCH 29

THE TERRACOTTA ARMY IS DISCOVERED

May I suggest taking a virtual tour of the Terracotta Army. You can watch short videos about the story of the Army.  Each soldier is unique and tells its own story through clothing and ornamental flourishes.  The warriors use to be painted vibrant colors, but time and air exposure has all but erased the colors.  

Did you know that Emperor Qin also built the Great Wall of China as we know it today?  There are short videos you can watch about the building of the wall.  There is also a good BrainPop on the Great Wall.  I encourage you to learn more about the life of Emperor Qin and his dynasty.

One of four chambers of the Terracotta Army in Shaanxi Province, China