One of the world’s famous wonders, the Great Wall of China, attracts big flows of tourists every day. Its original builder is one of China’s best-known figures dated over 2,200 years ago. He is known as the first emperor of ancient China—Qin Shi Huang. His dynasty lasted only 15 years, but the emperor achieved quite a few extraordinary achievements within that short period. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

One of the world’s famous wonders, the Great Wall of China, attracts big flows of tourists every day. Its original builder is one of China’s best-known figures dated over 2,200 years ago. He is known as the first emperor of ancient China—Qin Shi Huang. His dynasty lasted only 15 years, but the emperor achieved quite a few extraordinary achievements within that short period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the world’s famous wonders, the Great Wall of China, attracts big flows of tourists every day. Its original builder is one of China’s best-known figures dated over 2,200 years ago. He is known as the first emperor of ancient China—Qin Shi Huang. His dynasty lasted only 15 years, but the emperor achieved quite a few extraordinary achievements within that short period. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Qin Shi Huang: First emperor of ancient China

Put down that lengthy history book spanning thousands of years and instead follow the “Makers and Shakers of Chinese History” podcast, which presents the biographies of 20 historic figures who shaped the course of ancient China. Meet the most renowned ancient Chinese rulers, ministers, thinkers, scientists, poets, and rebels, and find out how they continue to influence the Chinese to this day. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Put down that lengthy history book spanning thousands of years and instead follow the “Makers and Shakers of Chinese History” podcast, which presents the biographies of 20 historic figures who shaped the course of ancient China. Meet the most renowned ancient Chinese rulers, ministers, thinkers, scientists, poets, and rebels, and find out how they continue to influence the Chinese to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Put down that lengthy history book spanning thousands of years and instead follow the “Makers and Shakers of Chinese History” podcast, which presents the biographies of 20 historic figures who shaped the course of ancient China. Meet the most renowned ancient Chinese rulers, ministers, thinkers, scientists, poets, and rebels, and find out how they continue to influence the Chinese to this day. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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