Video - Secrets of Ancient China

Did you know that ancient Chinese emperors believed that consuming mercury would grant them immortality, but it actually led to their early deaths? The Great Wall of China is not just one continuous wall, but a series of walls built over centuries by different dynasties to protect against invaders. Chinese emperors kept pandas as pets in the imperial palace, believing they brought good luck and protection. The Terracotta Army in Xi'an consists of thousands of life-sized clay soldiers buried with Emperor Qin Shi Huang to protect him in the afterlife. Chinese writing is one of the oldest and longest continuous writing systems in the world, dating back over 3,000 years.