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The incredible history of China's terracotta warriors - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen

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In 1974, farmers digging a well near their small village stumbled upon one of the most important finds in archaeological history – vast underground chambers surrounding a Chinese emperor’s tomb that contained more than 8,000 life-size clay soldiers ready for battle. Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen shares the fascinating history of Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Megan Campisi, Pen-Pen Chen
Producer
Zedem Media
Artist
Jeanne Bornet
Animator
Maria Savva
Sound Designer
Andreas Trachonitis
Script Editor
Alex Gendler
Narrator
Pen-Pen Chen

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