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...

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...