China History
60 pagesZhu Yuanzhang, the First Emperor of the Ming Dynasty
Zhu Yuanzhang (1328-1398) was a peasant who became the leader of a rebellion against the Yuan rulers (1279-1368), and then became the first emperor of the Ming Empire.
Song Dynasty, History of Northern Song and Southern Song
The Song Dynasty (Sung Dynasty) history was a period of technological advances, great prosperity, population growth, and exploration, along with much warfare.
10 Facts About the Yuan Dynasty, Highlights of Yuan Dynasty
The Yuan Dynasty (1279–1368) was amazing for its size, humble beginnings, largest armadas, technology, monumental over-spending, and huge natural disasters.
10 Amazing Facts About the Song Dynasty — Song China Quick
The Song Dynasty (960–1279) ruled the world's most powerful empire at the time. They were amazing for their development, prosperity, and military blunders.
10 Facts on the Tang Dynasty (618–907)
The Tang Dynasty was amazing for its large population and capital, poetry, female emperor and general, floods, little ice age, Silk Road culture, and more.
Qin Shi Huang: Achievements, Family, Wife, Tomb & Secrets
Qin Shi Huang (or Shi Huangdi) was the first emperor of China. Check out Qin Shi Huang's facts, early life, secrets of his family, his wife, his death, and his tomb.
The Tang Dynasty, China's Golden Age of Poetry
The Tang Dynasty (618–907) was the second largest and longest-enduring empire in China. It flourished culturally for over a century before decline began.
Laozi, the Creator of Taoism
This page introduces Laozi, the creator of Taoism including his accomplishments, and the Taoism.
Western Xia Dynasty, History of the Western Xia
Introducing history of Western Xia Dynasty, including the beginnings of the Western Xia, 200 years of Wars and historical sites of Western Xia.
8 FAQs about Foot Binding You Want Answered
Foot binding was the practice of curling young girls' feet to modify their shape in ancient China. See why and how women bound their feet here.
Empress Dowager Cixi: Her Life, Reign, and Mystery
Empress Dowager Cixi stands out as infamous in Qing Dynasty and Chinese history. Cixi's early life, reign, and events of her time are covered here.
Emperor Kangxi, the Most Famous Qing Dynasty Emperor
Emperor Kangxi was the second emperor of the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty. As one of the longest-reigning emperors in dynastic history. His policy and contribution to the Qing Dynasty is well known to most Chinese.
Libai, A famous Tang Dynasty Poet
Libai is a famous Tang Dynasty poet in ancient China. Libai's personal life, his poems and why he was so productive are introduced on this page.
Meng Tian, Famous General of China Qin Dynasty
Meng Tian was a famous general during the Qin Dynasty. He supervised the construction of a great wall along the border.
Yuan Dynasty, Mongol China History, Facts & Achievements
Learn about the history of Yuan Dynasty(Mongolian Dynasty), the largest empire in China's history: its maps, origin, Mongol emperors, achievements, major events and end of Yuan.
The Top 10 Facts on Yuan Shikai - China's Greatest General
Learn about Yuan Shikai (1859–1916), Chinese politician, militarist, general, warlord and first formal President of the Republic of China, with top ten facts.
The Zhou Dynasty, History and Facts of Zhou Dinasty
The Zhou Dynasty: Facts, history, famous people, social development, and much more.
Liu Bang (256–195 BC) - Han Dynasty Founding Emperor
Liu Bang (256–195 BC) founded the Han Dynasty and ruled as Emperor Gaozu from 206 BC till his death. Find out about his life, rebellion, and rule here.
The Kingdom of Dali, The Kingdom of Dali History, Facts
The Kingdom of Dali (937–1253) was a Bai-nationality-dominated ethnic kingdom covering areas of present-day Yunnan Province, Guizhou Province.
Guan Yu: Stories, Facts, Death, Tomb, Chinese God & Worship
Introduction to Guanyu, an famous general in ancient China, including his personal life, stories between he and Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and why he is respected by the Chinese people.
Ming Dynasty: Key Events, Emperors, Achievements & Fall
The Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) was China's last ethnic Chinese dynasty. History and key facts on Great Ming's emperors, social events, culture development and foreign relations.
The Qin Dynasty, The First Imperial Dynasty in China
The Qin Dynasty (221–206 BC) was the first dynasty of a reunited China; its great building projects and achievements overshadowed by destruction and death.
Timeline of Chinese History and Dynasties
This article shows the timeline of Chinese history. Read on for the years of China's dynasties and coexisting kingdoms with their founders and capitals.
Wudi Emperor of the Han Dynasty (156- 87 BC), Story of Han Dynasty Emperor
Wudi Emperor was one of the most famous emperors in ancient China. He was the seventh emperor of the Han Dynasty. He ruled the empire from 141 to 87 BC.
Zhuge Liang (181-234), Famous Strategist in Ancient China
Zhuge Liang is a Famous Strategist in Ancient China during the Three Kingdoms Period. More on Zhuge Liaong: facts, life stories, accomplishments and more.
Li Shizhen, Father of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Introduction to Li Shizhen, fuonder of traditional Chinese medicine. He is mainly known for publishing an encyclopedia of natural medicine called the Bencao Gangmu. This long text is usually called Materia Medica in English.
Mencius, An important Confucian Teacher
Mencius (孟子) was an important Confucian teacher. Information on Mencius including his personal life, political Philosophy and more.
Xia Dynasty History (2070–1600 BC), China's First Dynasty?
The Xia Dynasty (2070–1600 BC) was the first recorded dynasty in China, however evidence for it is not conclusive. Find out more here.
Three Kingdoms Period: the Tripartite Division of China
Introducing Three Kingdoms, Wei, Shu and Wu states and their establishment, history, facts, politics, culture, economics and more.
Zhen He Travelling to the West, Admiral Zheng He
Zheng He, a admiral of China's ancient Ming dynasty, commanded expeditionary voyages to countries on the West Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean.
Confucius: Facts, Birthday, Personal Life, Teachings, Stories...
This is a useful artcile about the detailed information on Confucius including his birthday, names, early life, teachings, story, students, thoughts and more.
Du Fu (712-770), A Famoius Realist Poet in Tang Dynasty
Du Fu was an well-known poet in ancient China. Find more information on Dufu including his life, his poems here.
10+ Facts (FAQs) about Genghis Khan (#4 Will Impress You)
The 10+ facts about the Mongol emperor: Genghis Khan (Chengiz Khan), including birth, appearance, contribution, empire, expedition, death, grave and more.
The Top 10 Important Qing Dynasty Facts
The Qing Empire (1644–1912) was the second biggest and most recent in China. These 10 facts will help you understand the Qing Empire better.
Sun Yat-sen, China's First President, Great Revolutionist
Sun Yat-sen is a famous revolutionist in China. He is China's first president and he helped to lead and hasten the end of dynastic rule. He is also one of the first train medical doctors.
Cao Cao, Celebrity during the Three Kinddoms Period
Introduction to Cao Cao, including his personal life, characters, and his tomb, Cao Cao tomb, and legend about him.
10 Interesting Facts on China's Imperial Examinations
The Chinese imperial exams had a big impact on society, recruiting court officials for hundreds of year by requiring them to memorize long Confucian texts.
Prehistoric Times of China, Paleolithic Age, The Bronze Age
The prehistoric times of China ranged from 1.7 million years ago to the 21st century BC, which were divided into the Paleolithic Age, the Neolithic Age and the Bronze Age.
10 Facts about Puyi You Didn't Know, the Last Emperor of China
Puyi was the last emperor of China. He led a particularly interesting life in China's turbulent era of change. The following facts will help you better understand the Last Emperor.
Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty: About Facts, Life, Accomplishments
Introduction on Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty including his accomplishments, life, stories and more.
10 Facts on Cixi, The Empress Who Ushered In Modern China
Cixi (1831–1908) rose from concubine to longstanding ruler of China. Reports about her conflict, but here are some quick objective facts about Cixi for you.
The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period (907–960)
Discover the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period (907–960), a short era of division and political disturbance between the Tang and Song Dynasties.
10 Ming Dynasty Facts, Discover Ming China Quickly
The Ming Empire (1368–1644) sprung from a peasant, built colossally, became top in technology, then fell through natural disaster, rebellion, and invasion.
Han Dynasty: History, Han Wudi Emperors, Events...
The Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) history and facts on Han's culture, art, religions, philosophy, achievements and emperors story.
The Sui Dynasty: the Rise and Fall of the Short-lived Imperial Dynasty
Introducing the Sui Dynasty(581–618) history, including facts, politics, emperors, economics, captials and culture.
20 Interesting Facts from Chinese History
20 Interesting Facts from Chinese History: Things You Might Not Have Known About Ancient China.
Jin Dynasty, History of Jin Kindom
Introducing to Jin dynasty history and facts on politics, economics, culture and society.
Entertainment in Ancient China: Music, Dance, Games, Sports
Discover how the ancient Chinese relaxed and enriched their social lives with numerous entertainments from opera, to kites, to chess.
Qing Dynasty: Manchu, Key Events, Emperors, Achievements
The Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) was the last Chinese imperial dynasty. Click to see the key events of Great Qing and what caused the fall of Qing Dynasty.
The Zhou Dynasty, the Longest-lasting of China's Dynasties
Learning about the Zhou Dynasty (1045–221 BC), including Facts, history, famous people, social development, and much more in this page.
Yuan Shikai: Life, Story and Historical Accomplishments
Yuan Shikai (1859-1916), an important politician and militarist in China's modern history, was the founder of the Northern New Army who had a substantial influence in the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) in all aspects.
10 Amazing Facts on the Han Dynasty — China 2,000 Years Ago
The Han Empire, longest dynasty in the last 2,200 years, was outstanding for its population growth, Central Asian culture, huge natural disasters and battles.
10 Amazing Facts About the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC)
The Qin Empire was amazing in its conquests, construction, and power, but after only 15 years, it fell abruptly. These 10 facts describe the dynasty highlights.
Huangdi - Yellow Emperor of China
Huangdi is considered to be the primogenitor of ancient China who led the Chinese people from savagery to civilization
The Shang Dynasty, Facts and History of the Shang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC) was second of three ancient Chinese dynasties. Discover the dynasty's facts, history, and cultural legacy here.
The Southern and Northern Dynasties of China
Preceded by the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420) and followed by the Sui Dynasty (58-618), the Southern and Northern Dynasties lasted from 420 to 589, which was a time of turmoil and war
10 Fun Facts Every Tourist Should Know About Confucius
Confucius, China's most famous philosopher, is a popular Chinese figure today. Learn key facts about Confucianism and the life of Confucius here.
10 Amazing Facts to Help You Understand China's First Emperor
Qin Shihuang was the first emperor to form an empire in the region of China. He was quite eccentric, ruthless, extremely powerful, and unusual. Learn more here.
The Spring and Autumn Period: Emerge of the Confucianism
The 800-year period of the Zhou Dynasty (1045–221) is divided into three periods of time called the Western Zhou Period (1045–770), the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476), and the Warring States Period (475–221).
15 Facts about Warring States Period in China
The Warring States Period (475–221 BC) was an era of division in ancient China. This period is known for frequent warfare and annexations of various states in the lead up to a larger united China.
