Qin Shi Huang (Chinese: 秦始皇, pronunciation ⓘ; February 259 [e] – 12 July 210 BC), born Ying Zheng (嬴政) or Zhao Zheng (趙政), was the founder of the Qin dynasty and the first emperor …

The Yellow Emperor, also known as the Yellow Thearch or by his Chinese name Huangdi (/ ˈhwɑːŋ ˈdiː /), is a mythical Chinese sovereign and culture hero included among the legendary …

Mar 21, 2025 · Qin Shi Huang (born c. 259 bce, Qin state, northwestern China—died 210 bce, Hebei) was the emperor (reigned 221–210 bce) of the Qin dynasty (221–207 bce) and creator …

The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang (Chinese: 秦始皇陵; pinyin: Qínshǐhuáng Líng) is a tomb complex constructed for Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the Chinese Qin dynasty. It is …

Dec 18, 2012 · Shi Huangdi is best remembered as the emperor who initiated the building of the Great Wall of China and an early version of the Grand Canal. The young prince grew up at the …

Qin Shi Huang (259 – 210 BC), also known as Ying Zheng or Shi Huangdi, is the first emperor of China after unifying the vassal states. Throughout his legendary lifetime, Qin Shi Huang had …

Qin Shi Huang (or Shi Huangdi) was the first emperor of China. Check out Qin Shi Huang's facts, early life, secrets of his family, his wife, his death, and his tomb.

Qin Shi Huangdi forged an empire and left a larger-than-life legacy with the beginnings of the Great Wall. Who was the Chinese emperor behind the terra-cotta warriors? Qin Shi Huangdi, …

Mar 5, 2025 · China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, accomplished staggering feats, but could also be draconian. Here are his top achievements and faults.

May 11, 2021 · Here is our pick of the major accomplishments of ancient Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang (c. 259 BC-210 BC), the first Emperor of a unified China.