Chinese Dynasty: Rise and Fall of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127)

2023-07-01 The Northern Song Dynasty (北宋, Běi Sòng, 960-1127 CE) following the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (五代十国), was collectively referred to as the Song Dynasty (宋朝, Sòng) with the Southern Song Dynasty (南宋, 1127-1279 CE). It stood as one of the most illustrious periods in Chinese history, renow...

Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms: Epoch of China's Upheaval and Change

2023-06-24 The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (五代十国, 907-979 CE) was a pivotal era in Chinese history characterized by political upheaval, fragmentation, and the emergence of multiple regimes vying for power. Following the fall of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), this era witnessed the rise and fall of ...

Chinese Dynasty: Tang Dynasty's Astounding Achievements and Legacy

2023-06-17 The Tang Dynasty (唐朝, Táng, 618-907 CE), succeeding the short-lived Sui Dynasty (隋朝, 581-618 CE), graced China with its presence for nearly three centuries. Inheriting and refining the administrative blueprint set by the Sui Dynasty, the Tang rulers fashioned a remarkably effective form of gove...

Chinese Dynasty: Tang Dynasty's Unforgettable Triumphs and Tragedies

2023-06-10 Established in 618 CE by Li Yuan (李渊), Emperor Gaozu of Tang (唐高祖), the Tang Dynasty (唐朝, Táng) lasted for almost three hundred years and saw the height of Chinese culture, trade, economy, society, and influence over the world. As we've mentioned in the last article on the history of Tang from ...