Chinese Dynasty: Qin Dynasty (221 to 206 BCE)

2023-02-07 The Qin Dynasty (秦, Qín) was a short but important period in Chinese history, lasting from 221 to 206 BCE. It was a time of significant political, economic, and cultural change, marked by the unification of China and the establishment of a highly centralized government under the rule of the emperor...

Chinese Dynasty: Zhou Dynasty (1046 to 256 BCE)

2023-01-31 The Zhou Dynasty (周, Zhōu), which ruled China from 1046 to 256 BCE, was one of the most significant and longest-lasting dynasties in Chinese history. It was preceded by the Shang Dynasty and followed by the Qin Dynasty (秦, Qín), and it saw great advancements in Chinese agriculture, education, milit...

Chinese Dynasty: Shang Dynasty (1600 to 1046 BCE)

2023-01-24 The Shang Dynasty (商, Shāng), also known as Yin Shang (殷商 Yīn Shāng), was a Chinese dynasty that existed from around 1600 to 1046 BCE. It was founded by Tang of Shang (or Cheng Tang), 商汤 Shāng Tāng (or 成汤, Chéng Tāng), and was centered in north China along the Yellow River valley, the so-called cra...

Chinese Dynasty: Xia Dynasty (2070 to 1600 BCE)

2023-01-17 The Xia Dynasty (夏, Xià) is the first recorded dynasty in Chinese history, thought to have ruled from around 2070 to 1600 BCE. Despite being shrouded in myth and legend, the Xia Dynasty is an important period in China's history, as it marks the beginning of Chinese civilization. Origin ...