Welcome to Mini History. A fresh look on Ancient History's most fascinating tales!

The Great Wall of China is the largest military structure ever built, stretching over 13,000 miles across rugged mountains and deserts. But why was the Great Wall of China built, and who were the people behind this impossible engineering feat? From the first walls of the Qin Dynasty to the massive stone fortifications of the Ming, this is the true story of China's "Stone Dragon."

In this episode of Mini History, we explore the deep history of the Great Wall of China. Many people believe the wall is one single structure, but it is actually a series of fortifications built over 2,000 years by various Chinese dynasties.

We look at the Qin Dynasty, where the first Emperor joined existing walls to create a unified defense system against northern invaders. We also dive into the Ming Dynasty, the era responsible for the famous stone and brick sections we see in photos today.

Beyond the stone and mortar, we answer the most important questions:

How long is the Great Wall of China?

Which Emperor started the construction?

What materials were used (from rammed earth to sticky rice mortar)?

What was the strategic purpose of the watchtowers and signal fires?

If you love Ancient Chinese history and engineering marvels, this deep dive is for you.

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Today on Mini History, we go to ancient china, and the Ming Dynasty. In the early 15th century, before Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic, Ming China launched a fleet of ships unlike anything the world had ever seen. Commanded by the Muslim Eunuch Admiral Zheng He, these ancient chinese ships dubbed 'Treasure Ships' were up to four times the size of European vessels and sailed as far as Africa.

But within decades, the largest, most powerful navy in history was ordered to be burned, and China retreated into isolation.

This is the story of Zheng He, the Treasure Fleet, and the mysterious decision that changed the course of global history.

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Welcome to Mini History. A fresh look on Ancient History's most fascinating tales!

Step back into Ancient Rome for the definitive story of Spartacus and the brutal Gladiator Uprising (also known as the Roman Servile Wars).

In this mini history deep-dive, we explore how one Thracian gladiator sparked the most feared slave rebellion in antiquity. From the training grounds of Capua, learn how Roman gladiators broke their chains and built an army of seventy thousand, shaking the very foundations of the Ancient History world.

We cover:

The life and death of Spartacus

The three Roman Servile Wars and the terror they caused the Senate.

The iconic moment when the world declared, "I am Spartacus!"

This is the compelling history of the slave general who brought the mighty Republic to its knees. If you are fascinated by the history of gladiators, the power of ancient Rome, and the true scale of the Spartacus Rebellion, this documentary is for you.

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Welcome to Mini History. A fresh look on Ancient History's most fascinating tales!Today we explore one of the greatest archaeological finds in ancient history: The Terracotta Army! This 10-minute documentary explores the enduring mystery and massive scale of the First Emperor's creation.Journey back to Ancient China to uncover the astonishing story of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China, and ruler of the Qin Dynasty. We dive deep into the secrets of the terracotta army, examining the engineering genius behind the mass production of these unique clay soldiers.Most importantly, we reveal the darkest secrets of the Emperor's unexcavated tomb. Learn about the legendary dangers and treasures that are rumored to be guarding the final resting place of Qin Shi Huang, including the famous mercury rivers.This is the compelling true story of the Emperor's paranoia and power. If you are fascinated by the secrets of ancient Chinese history, the genius of the first emperor of china, and the sheer scale of the terracotta army, subscribe to Mini History for more!

Opening: 0:00 - 0:45Intro: 0:46 - 1:27 Chapter 1: 1:28 - 2:34Chapter 2: 2:35 - 3:30Chapter 3: 3:31 - 4:26Chapter 4: 4:27 - 5:18Chapter 5: 5:19 - 6:24Chapter 6: 6:25 - 7:03Chapter 7: 7:04 - 8:00Chapter 8: 8:01 - 8:51Chapter 9: 8:52 - 9:52Chapter 10: 9:53 - 10:47Chapter 11: 10:48 -11:20Outro: 11:21 - 11:57Next Episode: 11:58 - 12:17

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