It was during the QinDynasty (221 BC) Beijing established Qin Shi Huang, as their first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. Formerly named Ying Zheng then later on Qin Shi Huang, went on to rule for 35years.

There are two Chinese leaders whose final resting place is thronged by tourists - Mao Zedong and Qin Shi Huang, the emperor of terracotta soldier fame. But they also have another thing in common ...

The state of Qin, based in the Sichuan plains, eventually won out in 221 B.C. under the leadership of the ruthless King Zheng. The victorious monarch gave himself the title Qin Shi Huangdi (259 ...

Sid Meier's Civilization series of games has proven to be a successful and compelling franchise, one much loved by fans all over the world for its specific brand of history-flavored turn-based ...

Considering the army’s purpose, archaeologists and historians take the Shih Chi for its word, insisting the statues were intended to decorate and watch over the Qin Shi Huang’s tomb for all ...

Each Monday, this column turns a page in history to explore the discoveries, events and people that continue to affect the history being made today. Terracotta Army quiz: What do you know about ...

Archeologists have unraveled the mysterious plan of the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum, the 2,200-year-old structure which is famous as the home of 7,000 terracotta horses and warriors. Located in Xi'an ...

Legends of setting foot in Qin Shi Huang’s tomb in Xi’an, China speak of booby traps — poison gases, trip-wire alarms and deadly crossbows. The crypt of the first emperor of China has been untouched ...

By 221 B.C. he had unified a collection of warring kingdoms and took the name of Qin Shi Huang Di—the First Emperor of Qin. During his rule, Qin standardized coins, weights, and measures ...

China is particularly lucky in Civilization 6 as it has multiple rulers to choose from, including two variations of Qin Shi ...

There are two Chinese leaders whose final resting place is thronged by tourists - Mao Zedong and Qin Shi Huang, the emperor of terracotta soldier fame. But they also have another thing in common ...