Category: History Of China

Take a minute and try to come up with a list of things you can do today without money. It’s a guarantee that that list will be very short. The truth is, we have become very independent on money to get by each day. We need money to eat,...

Of all the countries in the world, China has the longest history. It is considered to be among four of the world’s most ancient civilizations. A civilization that dates back to 3,500 years ago. The Chinese culture is considered to have surpassed all other cultures in philosophy and art,...

The Terracotta Army is a wide collection of several terracotta carved figures representing the military troops of Qin Shi Huang, who was the first Chinese emperor. It is described as funerary artwork buried with the emperor. The sole intention was to offer him and his tomb maximum protection after...

For over 2000 years, China was ruled by an emperor. Chinese chose their emperors strategically, and this mostly happened after a vote of no confidence was passed or when the emperor dies. When the current emperor passed on, typically his oldest son would be the heir of the throne....

The Tang dynasty is among the first imperial dynasties of China. It was established by the Li family after the fall of the Sui dynasty. It reigned from 618-907 with a brief interruption by the Wu Zhou dynasty that took over from 690-705. Its capital was Changian which is...

The Han dynasty is considered to be the second imperial dynasty after China was first unified. It was established after the falling down of the Qin dynasty, and a warring interregnum, where its founder Liu Bang was at war with Xiang Yu. Liu Bang was eventually victorious and established...

According to ancient history, China saw the rise and fall of many dynasties, among them was the Qin Dynasty. Of all the dynasties written in history, the Qin dynasty was notably the most important dynasty to have existed. This is because it had the largest impact on China as...

The history books refer to it as the 8-Nation Alliance. If you are interested in learning more about the history of China and what happened during the country’s invasion, understanding all there is to know about the 8-Nation Alliance is important. Thanks to the 8-Nation Alliance, you not only...

Ever wondered where the qualities of generosity, truthfulness, diligence, respect, kindness, and industriousness came to be or who taught these qualities? Well, these qualities are associated with Confucianism. In this article, we share some of the things you need to know about Confucianism in ancient China, who came up...

The Chinese pride themselves in not just one of the richest histories but also some of the greatest thinkers of all time. In this article, we’ll look at 10 of the famous Chinese philosophers, as well as the contributions they made to the country or how they may have...

The China Maritime Silk Road or Maritime Silk Route refers to the historic maritime section that connects the historic Silk Road connecting Southeast Asia, China, the Arabian peninsula, Indian subcontinent, Europe, Egypt, and Somalia. This maritime router flourished between the 2nd Century BC and the 15th Century AD. The...

Ever wondered why the Great Wall of China was built on mountains? The Great Wall of China was built on the greatest possible amount of human effort, and it really is the biggest project undertaken using human labor exclusively. To help you understand the magnanimity of the Great Wall...

While the jury is still out on the Empress Leizu silk discovery, archeological evidence seems to support the fact that silk was discovered around 2700BC and that silk and the practice of sericulture are actually native to ancient China. Years after the discovery of silk, its natural beauty, and...

Silk is an exceptionally delicate fabric that was first produced in Neolithic China. The silk fabric is produced from the filaments of a silkworm cocoon, and it was the staple source of income for the small farmers who employed unique weaving techniques, hence the spread of the reputation of...

Most travel enthusiasts have the Great Wall of China on the list of places they’d like to visit, and for a good reason. You could be planning to travel to the Great Wall of China too, but before you do, how about a number of details about the history...

China is one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations and has a rich and complex history. Throughout its history, China has had many capital cities, each with its own unique culture and influence on the country’s development. In this article, we will explore the history of China’s capitals, including...

The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in China that lasted from 960 to 1279. It was divided into two periods: the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) and the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). In this article, we will explore the founders of each dynasty, the locations of their capitals, and...

The Sui Dynasty was an important dynasty in Chinese history. The Sui Dynasty ended nearly 500 years of division and turmoil since the Han Dynasty, reunified China, and laid the foundation for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. The Sui Dynasty made many achievements. What are three accomplishments of...

More than 3000 years history of china, has great achievements. What are China greatest inventions? The Four Great Inventions, the compass, gunpowder, papermaking, and printing – were among the most important technological advances, only known to Europe by the end of the Middle Ages 1000 years later. The Tang...

Woodblock printing is an age-old tradition dating back to the 7th century AD, it happens to be among the cheapest method for producing multiple copies of images and texts. In modern society, woodblock printing has evolved to become an economic activity capable of fetching huge amounts of money but depending...