The People’s Liberation Army is aiming to become the dominant force in the Asia-Pacific. The Chinese government...
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Explore the history of China from its earliest dynasties through imperial transformation and the rise of the modern state. These studies follow changing institutions while examining the ideas and cultural traditions that shaped Chinese civilization.
The exams were in place for over a thousand years and are the principal reason why education...
Confucius looked to “the wisdom of the ancients” and a “return to li”. Introduction The teachings and...
A dynasty was considered just and worthy to rule only as long as it upheld divine will,...
The Silk Road was a vast trade network connecting Eurasia and North Africa via land and sea...
Such states and fiefdoms would again emerge during later dynasties as a political expedient when required. Introduction...
Mongol religion included a strong element of shamanism mixed with ancestor worship and a belief in natural...
The first recorded observations of comets, solar eclipses, and supernovae were made in China. Introduction The history...
Chinese efforts so far to reduce its exposure to risk are at best temporary band aid solutions....
The Qin Dynasty he founded gave its name to China. Introduction Shi Huangdi (l.259-210 BCE/r.221-210 BCE, also...
Care about me because you see how I am not really so different from others you already...
The good metal preservation probably results from the moderately alkaline pH, a very small particle size of...
An appropriate end, or beginning, for a ghost that will live many, many more lives. 1981 The...
Ghost stories were the earliest form of literature in ancient China. By Emily MarkHistorian Introduction Ghost stories were...
The Golden Horde extended from the Caucasus to Hungary to Constantinople, inspiring fear across the known the...
Chosen over his brothers to succeed Genghis Khan, Ogedei built Karakorum, strengthened Mongol rule, defeated the Jin,...
Interesting myths and fascinating legends about Yü and the origins of the Hsia abound. The existence of...
The Mongols came into contact with many new foodstuffs and recipes from across Asia. Introduction The diet...
Unfortunately, the West’s policy towards Iran has only helped hardline Islamists and has weakened the more moderate...
Designed at human scale, Chinese gardens are meant to be comfortable, intriguing, and pleasing at every turn....
The history of the Society of Jesus’ first missions is a story of great journeys. Abstract During...
The findings are some of the earliest evidence of cannabis used as a drug. People have been...
Exploring how China’s economic and diplomatic ties to the outside world shaped its modern history. Originally published...
Missiles that fly 3,000 mph or faster – much faster than the speed of sound – are...
Both countries have defined their relationship as a “comprehensive strategic partnership.” Addressing last year’s Shangri-La Dialogue in...
After their victory in the first Opium War, the British acquired Hong Kong under the 1842 Treaty...
The new vistas of China available after the development of the East India trade attracted many Chinese...
The European explorer Marco Polo (1254-1324 CE) traveled on these routes and described them in depth in...
Chinese alchemists developed methods for manipulating minerals and altering the state of substances. Introduction Most of us...
The absence of a glorification of war in China was largely due to Confucian philosophy and literature....