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Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online New methods have been unveiled to help preserve ancient relics, such as China's world-renowned Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses. These large, immovable historic relics displayed in China have faced many environmental factors, deteriorating many of the more than 1,500 relics. The museum was first opened in 1979, providing an exhibition of Qin Shinhuang's mausoleum. Qin Shinhuang was the first emperor in China's history,...

Hixenbaugh Ancient Art recently updated its website with over fifty recently acquired objects including Greek terracotta heads, ancient jewelry, Roman oil lamps, Roman glass, ancient coins, Egyptian antiquities and Greek vases. New York, New York (PRWEB) December 07, 2012 Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Ltd recently updated its web site to include over 50 recently acquired objects. Most of the objects are affordably priced, representing many ancient cultures and are excellent thought-provoking...

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest Chia Poll results, issued 11/5/12, reflecting the sales of Chia Obama vs. Chia Romney (from 9/17/12-11/3/12), the sales percentages have not changed much since the results issued last week: As of 11/3/12, the percentages are: Chia Obama sales: 62.9% vs. Chia Romney sales: 36.3%As of 10/23/12, the results were: Chia Obama sales: 62.1% vs. Chia Romney sales: 37.1%As of 10/15/12, the results were: Chia Obama sales:...

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest Chia Poll results, issued 10/15/12, reflecting the sales of Chia Obama vs. Chia Romney (from 9/17/12-10/13/12), the sales percentages have remained virtually unchanged since the results issued one week ago on 10/8/12: As of 10/15/12, the percentages are: Chia Obama sales: 62.9% vs. Chia Romney Sales: 36.4%As of 10/8/12, the results were: Chia Obama sales: 63% vs. Chia Romney Sales: 36.5%As of 10/1/12, the results were:...

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Now there is a new kind of poll about the Presidential election - the "Chia Poll." While Romney and Obama are battling it out in the political polls, Chia versions of Romney and Obama are battling it out at K-mart stores and online. These percentages are compiled from internet sales and in-store sales at K-mart. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click...

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Terracotta, the leader in in-memory technologies for enterprise big data, announces that Robin Gilthorpe has joined the company as its CEO. Gilthorpe was most recently Senior Vice President, Americas at TIBCO Software Inc. and brings 20 years of international management experience to the company. His appointment is part of the company's strategy to further invest in its growing in-memory business and BigMemory solutions. Gilthorpe will...

Asian Art Museum kicks off 10(th) anniversary in Civic Center with epic exhibition SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Asian Art Museum kicks off its 10(th) anniversary in San Francisco's Civic Center with an exhibition from one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in modern times. China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy will be on view February 22 - May 27, 2013. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120815/DC58107) The...

NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The final weeks are upon Discovery Times Square's blockbuster exhibition, Terracotta Warriors: Defenders of China's First Emperor. After receiving an unprecedented number of visitors since its opening in April, the artifacts will be returned to China after their final day in Times Square on August 26. Including hundreds of artifacts dating back to 221 BCE, the exhibition features nine authentic terracotta warrior figures, standing more than...

Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com Chinese archeologists have discovered an additional 100 clay warriors at Xi'an mausoleum, bringing the total number of soldiers to 8,000. The new finding suggests that Emperor Qinshihuang's terracotta army fell to arson and looting by the military leader who overthrew the First Emperor's dynasty. "We have found large quantities of red clay and charcoal along with holes for robbing in the major pit," Shen Maosheng, who is leading one of the teams, told...

NEW YORK, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Terracotta Warriors: Defenders of China's First Emperor, a new immersive exhibition of one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in modern time, is set to make its Northeast U.S. debut in New York City at Discovery Times Square (226 West 44th Street) on April 27. The exhibition will feature artifacts dating back to 221 BCE, including the world premiere of a set of gates from an ancient Han burial chamber, the U.S. debut of more...