Understanding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, and Culture

The First Emperor's Terra-Cotta Warriors

Educational Sep 22, 2017 31 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection

S1 E2: Uncover the story behind the famous terra-cotta warriors, one of China's most celebrated archaeological treasures. Travel into daily life in the Qin Dynasty, China's first empire; encounter the emperor Qinshi Huangdi, builder of the warriors, and observe his highly bureaucratic and technocratic regime. Explore the site of the terra-cotta army, and how the extraordinary clay figures were made.

Educational Sep 22, 2017 31 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2017
Run Time: 31 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.