The Chinese Survivors of the Titanic
You may have heard the story of how the RMS Titanic faced its demise. But have you heard of its six Chinese survivors?
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.
Ancient Chinese Hairstyles Through the Years
Throughout ancient China, hairstyles depicted a person’s social status and health. Previously, in certain Chinese ceremonies, they also marked the coming of age of both men and women. Let's dive in on how ancient Chinese hairstyles have evolved throughout China's history.
4 LGBTQ Emperors of China
Homosexuality was common among royals in ancient China. The first two centuries of the Han dynasty were ruled by emperors who were "openly bisexual," as they still had a wife, according to the scholarly paper, "In Han Dynasty China, Bisexuality was the Norm," and the book, Passions of the Cut Sleeve: The Male Homosexual Tradition in China by Bret Hinsch. Here are some of the emperors who were in a same-sex relationship.
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.
What Came Before the Chinese Dynasties: Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors
What existed even before the first Chinese Dynasty? Find out here!
Real-life Chinese Royalty and Their C-drama Counterparts
Check out some interesting comparisons of real-life Chinese royalties throughout history vs. their depiction on-screen in C-dramas.