Category: History Of China

China has seen quite a number of emperors and empresses who have significantly contributed to Chinese civilization and overall national development. One of the most influential empresses of all time was Cixi, Empress Dowager of Qing China. Read on to learn more about her! Who is Empress Dowager Cixi?...

Ancient China Recorded a number of rebellions as states tried to hold on to power and the nation attempted to widen and increase its boundaries, and the Taiping Rebellion is one of the rebellions that’s well-known and written about to date. What Was The Taiping Rebellion? The Taiping Rebellion,...

Sanxingdui is considered one of the oldest and perhaps one of the ‘lost’ Chinese civilizations, but what exactly do we know about the Sanxingdui civilization? Where Is Sanxingdui Located? Also known as the Three-Star Piles, the Sanxingdui Civilization can be defined ad one of the Bronze Age civilizations, which...

Zheng He is considered one of the greatest seafarers of ancient China, who, ironically, was born in the mountains. He is known for traveling far and wide, all across Southeast Asia, Western Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and even East Africa, between the years 1405 and 1433. And legend has...

The Warring States Period of China is one of the most remarkable times in China’s history, being the period that led to a more unified China. What Was The Warring States Period? The Warring States Period of between 481/403BCE and 221BCE can be defined as the three long centuries...

It is common knowledge that China has the oldest civilization in the world. A lot of the developments we enjoy today were either borrowed from or inspired by what was done during China’s ancient period. Among its great inventions, was the concept of currency. Through the years, China has...

Genital surgery is a concept that may seem recent, given that there are societies around the world still trying to accommodate the idea. The practice has however been in existence for a long period, especially in old civilizations like China. In ancient China, genital surgery was practiced when Eunuchs...

The Ancient period of China is characterized by a lot of battles that occurred with different dynasties seeking to reign over the other. As a result, there were many types of weaponry developed by the Chinese at that time. Some of these weapons did not have a counterpart in...

Ever since China was discovered through the writings of Marco Polo, the large Asian country has come to be considered an embodiment of all that is eye-catching, mysterious, exotic, and an absolute wonder. The Chinese have preserved several historic sites which are important to their culture. Some of these...

According to a Chinese Legend, the four great beauties of China – Yang Guifei, Xi Shi, Diaochan and Wang Zhaojun – are regarded the most beautiful women of ancient china. Each one of them gained their reputation from the influence they had over different Chinese kings and emperors during...

Throughout Chinese history, there have been many names that have made an impact in China, historically and also modern China. One of these names is that of the famous Han Wudi. Here, we’ll look at what Han Wudi is known for and what he did. Who Was Han Wudi?...

Cao Cao is one of the well-known names in ancient Chinese history who is recorded to have lived between c.155 and 220CE. Cao Cao is renowned for being a military (political) dictator that lived in China at the tail end of the leadership Han. Contrary to popular belief, Cao...

The Xiongnu is one of the famous nomadic tribal federations of people. Also known as huns china.And according to sources from ancient Chinese times, this nomadic tribe inhabited the eastern part of the Eurasian Steppe from around the 3rd century BC up until the 1st Century AD. This tribal...

One of the most popular dynasties in China has got to be the Qing Dynasty. It wasn’t just one of the largest and longest-serving dynasties but also the last imperial dynasty in China. Qing dynasty’s rule lasted from 1644 to 1912, and it is notably the only dynasty with...

If you are looking to learn more about Ancient Chinese societies, specifically the Ming Dynasty, this is a comprehensive guide that takes you through everything you need to know about Ming Dynasty. So, keep reading to learn more! What Was The Ming Dynasty? The Ming Dynasty reigned ancient China...

Zhou Dynasty, or The Chou Dynasty as per the Wade-Giles romanticization, is one of the famous dynasties of China that is believed to have ruled Ancient China for a rather long time compared to most of the other dynasties. The Zhou Dynasty ruled for 8 centuries and did establish...

One of the earliest ruling dynasties of China is the Shang Dynasty, and what you should know about this dynasty is that although there were many other dynasties that predated it, the Shang Dynasty rules for quite a long time, specifically, from 1600 to 1046BC. This dynasty is heralded...

The Song Dynasty, also known as the Sung dynasty, is one of the most prolific dynasties to ever have ruled the Chinese people, but what exactly is the Song dynasty known for in Chinese history? what is the Song Dynasty? The Song Dynasty is a highly significant era in...

China’s Sui Dynasty takes pride in being the most famous dynasty that played a critical role in unifying China to be one rule, especially at a time when the country was in disarray after what is known as the Period of Disunion. And though the Sui Dynasty ruled for...

China is known for its long history. Its civilization preceded any of those of other countries. Since it first opened up to foreign traders and travelers, many notable names have passed through China and marveled at its civilization. Some say, that a lot of what the world is today...