The terracotta figures were discovered in 1974 by some local farmers near Xi’an, Shaanxi province, China near the Mausouleum of the second Ming Emperor. The figures vary in height (183–195 cm - 6ft–6ft 5in), according to their role, the tallest being the generals. The figures include strong warr...
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Ancient sculptures of cavalryman who once protected the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, more than 2,000 years old, dug up from the Chinese countryside in 1977 make their way to Washington. He is one of the famed Terra Cotta Warriors, sculpted before the days of Julius Caesar and C...
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A handful of the thousands of terra cotta warriors sculpted to protect the tomb of China’s first Emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, touched down in Washington at the National Geographic Society after a tour of three other US cities.
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Leprosy was thought to be eradicated in India’s big cities like Mumbai, but experts say it is now on the rise. Doctors are warning that urgent action is required for awareness and prevention, particularly among the populations of the sprawling slums.
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The 10 year old Jack Russell terrier scratches, bites, and licks abstract designs across her canvases. Tillie discovered this passion for art through her owner. He considers her a true artist--not just a trained dog trying to please her master.
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Moms already bring their teenage daughters for high-end haircuts. And now, image consultants — who act as personal shoppers, closet cullers and makeup advisers say their business is thriving among clients of high school age and younger. Jane Pennewell, Image Consultant is now acti...
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Barack Obama, the US president, has declared that actions taken by his administration had helped stop an economic freefall and said the United States may be seeing the "very beginnings" of the end of the recession. Mr Obama acknowledged more work was needed on recovery efforts but struck back at...
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Another seizure of drugs in Guinea Bissau, some marijuana and a little cocaine. This small West African country is fast becoming notorious for drug trafficking. Part of the problem is the fragile political landscape
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Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans gathered for a flashmob tribute to their idol outside a London train station on Friday evening. At the event organised via social networking websites such as Twitter and Facebook, people danced and sang along to some of the singer’s greatest hits.
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Drug smugglers have always been very creative in finding new ways to slip illegal narcotics past customs. In Colombia, they’re now plumbing the depths of the ocean, smuggling cocaine out of the country by submarine.
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A life-size replica of the Nau Capitania ship on which Portuguese explorer Pedro Alvarez Cabral reached Brazil in 1500, has become a top attraction in the Port of Rio de Janeiro. Moored right next to the Navy Museum, the visit of the vessel is free.
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Jamie Wellman, an amputee motorcyclist says since it is difficult for soldiers without limbs to drive a bike , Customized bikes are being prepared for them which requires less footwork.
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Mazzatenta, 1st to photograph figures in Xian
