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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... [read more]
For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... [read more] Blog: Crazy Mongolians... Knocking down my city wall.
Date: August 4th 2009
So last weekend (June 25th) we all went on a day trip to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. That was an absolute blast. This particular section of the wall boasts the most reconstructed area of the Great Wall, as well as some very interesting features. For example, it’s the only part of the wall with as many watch towers as it has, probably to protect Beijing, along with the nearby mausoleu ... read more
Date: August 4th 2009
So last weekend (June 25th) we all went on a day trip to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. That was an absolute blast. This particular section of the wall boasts the most reconstructed area of the Great Wall, as well as some very interesting features. For example, it’s the only part of the wall with as many watch towers as it has, probably to protect Beijing, along with the nearby mausoleu ... read more
