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Ancient Greek sculpture inspiration for China's Terracotta Warriors, researchers say
Archaeologists studying the Terracotta Warriors say that inspiration for the famed army built to guard the tomb of China's first emperor near today's Xian may have come from Ancient Greece, the BBC reports.
According to the report, experts believe that the 8,000 statues may have been crafted under the guidance of ancient Greek sculptors in 3rd Century BC.
China warns of widespread smog, Beijing issues second 'red alert'
China warned residents across a large part of its north on Dec. 18 to prepare for a wave of choking smog arriving over the weekend, the worst of which is expected over Beijing, prompting the capital to issue its second ever "red alert."