Category: History Of China

Compasses are essential to orientation and navigation, having been in use for centuries. What you may not know about them is their Chinese roots – and that is what we will talk about in this article, alongside some interesting tidbits about their development over the years. What is a...

Gun powder also goes by the name black powder and is made with materials that burn rapidly and explode as a propellant. To distinguish between Gun Powder and other forms of black powder, you will notice that other forms of black powder have a coarser texture, while the gun...

Since the Egyptians and Chinese invented paper, it has significantly transformed our lives. Paper is versatile since people have been using it differently. For instance, you can use paper to write, print, or even package different items. Whether you work in an office, bank, or school, you probably use...

China is the area with the earliest civilization， more than 3000 years ago history. There are many developed cities in Chinese history， Cities as Xi’an, Luoyang, Beijing, etc. There were some controversies about the beginnings and the origins of Chinese civilization. However, once you see the archaeological evidence in...

Each year on September 18, air-raid sirens sound for several minutes in every big City for china, to pay tribute to the victims in 1931. The memorial ceremony serves as a reminder for the nation to keep the darkest days firmly in mind. What happened on September 18th 1931?...

The three kingdoms of ancient China, also known as the San-Kuo, refer to the trio of the Chinese Warring States that followed and ruled China after the Han Dynasty was conquered. The three kingdoms ruled between 220 and 280CE. And the Han Dynasty had ruled previously between 206BCE and...

Emperor Wei of the Sui Dynasty ruled China between 541CE and 604CE. He was also known as Wen-Di, and he was born Yang Jian. Emperor Sui was the founder of China’s first Sui Dynasty. Who Was Emperor Yang Jian/ Wen Emperor Wen was one of the most hard-working administrators...

Who was emperor Taizu, what dynasty did he rule in, and what was he known for? Who Was Zhao Kuangyin? Emperor Taizu, known formerly as Zhao Kuangyin of the Grand Ancestorlived and ruled between 960 and 976CE. He was the founder of the Song or the Sung Dynasty that...

Taking time to understand Chinese culture means getting yourself acquainted with the names of the important emperors, as well as the dynasties they ruled, and the impact they had on ancient China, as well as modern China. Zhu Yuanzhang was one of the big names from ancient China, and...

Even before the founding of the People’s Republic of China, there have been several paramount leaders that have significantly shaped the history, fates, and fortunes of the nation. Each one of these leaders played a key role in transforming China into the world power that it is today. In...

The People’s Republic of China is rich in civilization, which goes back over four thousand years. There have been many emperors in Chinese history who have had a significant effect on the demographics, governance style, and the culture of China. One of the influential emperors, who fought to maintain...

Over the last thousands of years, China has seen the rise of several kingdoms and empires, with rulers who held the title of ‘Emperor’ or ‘King’. At the same time, Chinese historical records identify the rise of powerful female rulers who actively challenged the system of patriarchy that has...

China was ruled by emperors for over 2,000 years. The emperor was authoritative and greatly respected and his words were considered sacred and were obeyed with immediate effect. The Chinese believe that all emperors that shaped the history of China ruled under the ‘mandate of heaven’, which could be...