The latest addition to Netflix’s non-fiction library, Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors, is a comparatively short but intriguing documentary film about the puzzling army of terracotta warriors discovered in China’s Shaanxi province. The film follows the ongoing excavation of the mausoleum, where the statues of numerous soldiers have been found, in a continuous effort to learn more about the mausoleum as well as the creators of it. What makes the terracotta warriors and the tombs surrounding them all the more interesting is the fact that they have been providing clues about the first united Chinese empire and have so far served as a key piece in figuring out the history of the time. Overall, Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors makes for a brilliant watch and is a must-watch for all fans of historical documentaries.

What are the terracotta warriors?

China’s terracotta warriors, also officially known as the terracotta army,...