In the early spring of 1974, a number of farmers accidentally discovered ancient bronze weapons and pieces of broken terracotta armored warriors while sinking a well at the northern foot of Lishan Mountain, 35 kilometers from Xi'an in Shaanxi Province.
Historical legends tell of a huge area that came under the rule of the Qin Dynasty, where rivers of azoth flowed and whale-oil lamps burned around the clock.
In a converted high-rise apartment, a young Beijing woman is cheered by fellow students as she inverts her body against a steel pole to master the "Iguana", a difficult move performed by Daryl Hannah in the opening scenes of 2000's Dancing at the Blue Iguana, a film about six LA strippers.
PARIS: The haute couture catwalk shows began in Paris on Monday, and at first glance, the stage appeared to be set as usual. At the opening shows, by Anne Valerie Hash, Christophe Josse and Felip Oliveira Baptista, there were delicate gilt chairs, antique crystal champagne flutes, and, of course, insanely beautiful and absurdly expensive frocks. This, after all, is the most expensive, exclusive and prestigious tier of fashion.
VERSAILLES, France: The Paris haute couture shows kicked off with French label Christian Dior holding a celebrity-studded catwalk show and party at the royal chateau of Versailles to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
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