1) The thymus glands, from the neck or throat of a young calf or lamb, which are considered a delicacy for their distinct flavor and very tender texture.Sweetbreads from beef and pork are generally less tender and stronger flavored.mail. Print. 1) The thymus glands, from the neck or throat of a young calf or lamb, which are considered a delicacy for their distinct flavor and very tender texture. Sweetbreads from beef and pork are generally less tender and stronger flavored.
The Xiongnu (Chinese: åå¥´) were nomads who lived north of China from about 3rd century BC to 460s AD.Their lands were very infertile, so they tried to attack China many times. As this was very irritating, the first emperor of China (Qin Shi Huang) built the Great Wall of China around 214 to 206 BC to keep them out.he Xiongnu (Chinese: åå¥´) were nomads who lived north of China from about 3rd century BC to 460s AD.
The Xiongnu were based in what is now Mongolia, and frequently raided south into China. They were such a threat that the first Qin Dynasty emperor, Qin Shi Huang, ordered the construction of huge fortifications along the northern border of China-fortifications that later were expanded into the Great Wall of China.e that as it may, by 129 B.C., the new Han Dynasty decided to declare war against the troublesome Xiongnu. (The Han sought to re-establish trade along the Silk Road to the west-and the Xiongnu made this a difficult task.).