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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2025 · 10 MIN

Discovering The Terracotta Warriors!

from X Marks The Mic · host Jules and Ben

Step into ancient China with Ben, Jules and Keane as they uncover one of the world’s most jaw-dropping archaeological discoveries: the Terracotta Warriors! From life-sized clay soldiers to buried battle formations and rivers of mercury, this episode explores the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang—a ruler so powerful, he built an army to guard him in the afterlife.With wild true stories (like the farmer who accidentally found a warrior’s nose), smart humor, and epic sibling banter, X Marks the Mic takes listeners on a time-traveling adventure through ancient empires and modern tech. Learn how scientists today use AI, laser scanners, and ground-penetrating radar to explore a tomb that’s still sealed after 2,000 years.So grab your shovel (or your headphones) and get ready to dig up some history!

Step into ancient China with Ben, Jules and Keane as they uncover one of the world’s most jaw-dropping archaeological discoveries: the Terracotta Warriors! From life-sized clay soldiers to buried battle formations and rivers of mercury, this episode explores the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang—a ruler so powerful, he built an army to guard him in the afterlife.With wild true stories (like the farmer who accidentally found a warrior’s nose), smart humor, and epic sibling banter, X Marks the Mic takes listeners on a time-traveling adventure through ancient empires and modern tech. Learn how scientists today use AI, laser scanners, and ground-penetrating radar to explore a tomb that’s still sealed after 2,000 years.So grab your shovel (or your headphones) and get ready to dig up some history!

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