The Northern and Southern Dynasties: Buddhism and Other Schools of Thought
The era of The Northern and Southern Dynasties, which lasted from 386-589 CE, was an era riddled with civil war and political chaos, but arts and culture flourished. Technology made great advancements, and Mahayana Buddhism and Daoism became widespread. Learn more here.
Eastern Han Dynasty: Great Contributions to the Art and More
After the end of the short-lived Xin Dynasty, the reign of the Han Dynasty resumed. The Eastern Han Dynasty (aka the Later Han) formally began in 25 BCE and Liu Xiu became Emperor Guangwu of Han.
Xin Dynasty, an Inspiration for Future Emperors
The Han dynasty had a brief intermission with the Xin dynasty. While imperfect, aspects of the Xin dynasty served as an inspiration for later emperors.
Chinese Dynasties: The Western Han Dynasty, the Start of the Golden Age
The Han dynasty is considered the golden age in Chinese history and has influenced Chinese civilization and its identity. It's divided into 2: Western and Eastern dynasties, and we take you through the beginning of the golden age.
Qin Dynasty: When Books were Burned, the Great Wall was Built, and More
The Qin dynasty was an exceptionally important Chinese dynasty. Be in the know on what happened here.
The Eastern Zhou Dynasty and Its Culturally Significant Contributions to Society
At around 770 BCE, the capital of the Zhou Kingdom was moved from Haojing to Luoyi, marking the start of the Eastern Zhou dynasty. This lasted for 515 years with 25 kings ruling.
Chinese Dynasties: Zhou Dynasty, the Longest Dynastic Rule in China
Did you know that the Zhou Dynasty lasted 790 years? That's the longest dynastic rule in China. According to Chinese myth, the Zhou lineage began when a consort of the legendary Emperor Ku conceived a child, Qi, after she stepped in the footprint of Shangdi.
Chinese Dynasties: The Shang Dynasty Had Human Sacrifices and More
The Shang Dynasty (aka Yin Dynasty) was the second dynasty in the dynastic rule of China. It lasted from 1600 BCE to 1046 BCE, and is the first dynasty in Chinese history firmly supported by archeological evidence.
Xia Dynasty, the Oldest Chinese Dynasty
The Xia Dynasty is the oldest Dynasty recorded in Chinese history. Dated around 2010-1600 BCE, it was said to have been established by Yu the Great.