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The Great Wall of China

The following brief videos provide a visual recount of the Wall's history, from its origins, through its long history, to the current threats to its survival. (Total running time for the four videos approximately 6 minutes) Please watch the following videos: Pre History Building the Great Wall of China The Great Wall Protects China Standing Guard on the Great Wall

Folktales Throughout Chinese history, stories have been an important tool for passing on information and history. Folktales and poetry played a particularly prominent role in this process. Read the following works describing "man's" role in the construction of the Great Wall.

[|Seeking Her Husband At the Great Wall]