Three Kingdoms Period of China: Epic Era Full of Legends (220 – 280 CE)

2023-05-05 The Three Kingdoms Period (三国, Sān Guó, 220-280 CE) was a pivotal chapter in Chinese history known for its intense power struggles, military campaigns, and profound cultural developments. Spanning about six decades, this era witnessed the disintegration of the Eastern Han Dynasty and the emergence ...

Chinese Dynasty: Han Dynasty Part III - the Eastern Han (25 – 220 CE)

2023-04-29 The Eastern Han Dynasty (东汉, Dōng Hàn, 25-220 CE) was a period of Chinese history that followed the Western Han Dynasty (202 BCE to 8 CE) and Xin Dynasty (9 to 23 CE) and preceded the Three Kingdoms Period (220 to 280 CE). It was a time of relative peace and prosperity in China, marked by the devel...

Chinese Dynasty: Han Dynasty Part II - Reformist Usurper (9 – 23 CE)

2023-02-21 Between the Western and Eastern Han Dynasties, was the Xin Dynasty (新朝), which was a short-lived dynasty spanning only 15 years, from 9 to 23 CE. It was established by Wang Mang (王莽), a powerful court official who usurped the throne of the Emperor Ping of Han (汉平帝) and the infant "crown prince" (皇太...

Chinese Dynasty: Han Dynasty Part I - the Western Han (202 BCE – 8 CE)

2023-02-14 The Western Han Dynasty (西汉, Xī Hàn) was one of the most significant and influential dynasties in ancient China, ruling from 206 BCE to 9 CE. This period saw significant developments in Chinese culture, politics, and technology, laying the foundation for the future prosperity of the nation. In this...