Archaeologists Uncover New Understanding of Terra-Cotta Warriors

For nearly 40 years, archaeologists have continued to explore the famous terra-cotta tomb complex in Xi’an, and the work has uncovered many new insights. 

Stunning revelations are now rewriting the history of the great ruler who created this army as part of his final resting place. 

And a radical new theory even suggests that foreign artists trained his craftsmen. Scientists have gathered several clues. 

Terra-cotta acrobats and bronze figures of ducks, swans, and cranes may show evidence of Greek influence. 

European DNA has been recovered from skeletons at a site in northwestern China. Click here to read more at National Geographic.