My most intimidating kit of this year has arrived. I have around 2 huge kit left from last year. And 4-5 backlogs of huge kit for this year. This First Emperor build have to wait a bit longer lol.
#MJH
#SUNDAYHOBBY
#FIRSTEMPEROR
#PLAMO
My video blog review of John Man's book about the discovery of the tomb of the first emperor of China and his famous Terracotta Army.
#BookReview #Archaeology #AncientChina #FirstEmperor #JohnMan #TerracottaArmy
youtu.be/QItVligZb4o
It was soon realized that this largest known group of pottery sculptures (already discovered 29 March 1974 by local farmers digging for a well) did indeed belong to the extensive mausoleum of China‘s #FirstEmperor, #QinShihuang ...
Here‘s a good account and summary by @BrianDunning (via @skeptoid) of what we know (and don‘t know) about the #FirstEmperor‘s #burial, miniature models, crossbows, and mercury:
https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4566
