Qin Shi Huang's Reign and Quest for Immortality

Explore Qin Shi Huang's ruthless suppression of dissent, promotion of legalism, pursuit of immortality, and the construction of the grand terracotta army in this chapter.

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In 259 BC, a boy named Ying Zheng was born in the state of Qin in modern-day China.

He was born into the royal family of the kingdom and ascended to the throne at the age of 13.

For most people, becoming king would be the pinnacle of their achievements. However, this was not to be the case with the King of Chin. He would go on to achieve a status that there wasn’t even a word for.

Learn more about Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, his life, and his legacy on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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