Articles related to "Dynasty"
The Five Dynasties
An introduction to the chaotic period of five dynasties and ten principalities throuh which China suffered between 907-960. Was this period really the Dark Ages?
later liang dynasty • later tang dynasty • later jin dynasty • later han dynasty • later zhou dynasty
An introduction to the chaotic period of five dynasties and ten principalities throuh which China suffered between 907-960. Was this period really the Dark Ages?
later liang dynasty • later tang dynasty • later jin dynasty • later han dynasty • later zhou dynasty
China: Tang Dynasty & Song Dynasty
The Tang and Song Dynasties of China provide a glimpse into ancient Chinese splendor and reveal Chinese advances in all aspects of human life.
china • tang dynasty • song dynasty • chinese history • chinese dynasties
The Tang and Song Dynasties of China provide a glimpse into ancient Chinese splendor and reveal Chinese advances in all aspects of human life.
china • tang dynasty • song dynasty • chinese history • chinese dynasties
The Book of Songs
The earliest piece of Chinese literature is a book of poems compiled around 600 BC. Find out what poetry and the <i>Book of Songs</i> have meant to Chinese society.
chinese poetry • confucius • han dynasty • shang dynasty • ancestor worship
The earliest piece of Chinese literature is a book of poems compiled around 600 BC. Find out what poetry and the <i>Book of Songs</i> have meant to Chinese society.
chinese poetry • confucius • han dynasty • shang dynasty • ancestor worship
The Great Wall of China
Who built the Great Wall of China, and why? The answers are important to China's past and present.
great wall • china • ch'in dynasty • ming dynasty • mao ze-dong
Who built the Great Wall of China, and why? The answers are important to China's past and present.
great wall • china • ch'in dynasty • ming dynasty • mao ze-dong
The White Lotus Society
An introduction to the White Lotus Society, which has been active in China for hundreds of years as a secret society and a variation of which has most recently been manifested as the Falun Gong movement.
china • taizu • yuan dynasty • mongols • falun gong
An introduction to the White Lotus Society, which has been active in China for hundreds of years as a secret society and a variation of which has most recently been manifested as the Falun Gong movement.
china • taizu • yuan dynasty • mongols • falun gong
Daughters-in-Law in Song China
Once the wedding party was over, what sort of life could brides expect in the China of the Song Dynasty (960-1279)?
family life in song dynasty china • confucian ideas in marriage • status of daughters-in-law in song dynasty china • status of women in song dynasty china • marriage in song dynasty china
Once the wedding party was over, what sort of life could brides expect in the China of the Song Dynasty (960-1279)?
family life in song dynasty china • confucian ideas in marriage • status of daughters-in-law in song dynasty china • status of women in song dynasty china • marriage in song dynasty china
Aristocracy in the Tang Dynasty
What was the role of the aristocracy in the Tang dynasty? How did they live?
class conflict in tang dynasty • sumptuary laws in china • extravagance in tang dynasty • class mobility in china • imperial examination system
What was the role of the aristocracy in the Tang dynasty? How did they live?
class conflict in tang dynasty • sumptuary laws in china • extravagance in tang dynasty • class mobility in china • imperial examination system
Drinking in the Tang Dynasty
How, when and why did people drink during the Tang Dynasty?
animism in tang dynasty • folk beliefs in china • central asian dancing girls • exoticism in tang dynasty • rebellion of an lushan
How, when and why did people drink during the Tang Dynasty?
animism in tang dynasty • folk beliefs in china • central asian dancing girls • exoticism in tang dynasty • rebellion of an lushan
Eunuchs
Who were the eunuchs and what was their role in the Tang Dynasty?
castration in tang dynasty • concubines in tang dynasty • eunuchs in china • imperial harem in china • child murder in china
Who were the eunuchs and what was their role in the Tang Dynasty?
castration in tang dynasty • concubines in tang dynasty • eunuchs in china • imperial harem in china • child murder in china
The Qin and Han Dynasties
When did Taoism become popular in Chinese society? How did this religion expand in the Han Dynasty?
taoism • taoist • daoism • daoist • taoist history
When did Taoism become popular in Chinese society? How did this religion expand in the Han Dynasty?
taoism • taoist • daoism • daoist • taoist history
Introduction to Taoist Art
What are the "origins" of Taoist art? Explore art of China's earliest dynasties, as well as the role of Taoist artists in feudal society.
taoism • taoist • taoist art • daoism • daoist art
What are the "origins" of Taoist art? Explore art of China's earliest dynasties, as well as the role of Taoist artists in feudal society.
taoism • taoist • taoist art • daoism • daoist art
Bubba Ho-Tep: The Campbell Dynasty Continues
Elvis and JFK Versus The Mummy. No, I'm not on drugs...why do you ask?
dvd • video • bubba ho-tep • bruce campbell • ossie davis
Elvis and JFK Versus The Mummy. No, I'm not on drugs...why do you ask?
dvd • video • bubba ho-tep • bruce campbell • ossie davis
Ming Dynasty Porcelain
Beautiful blue and white Ming Dynasty porcelain has not only been popular for centuries, it played an important role in Chinese history. Learn how and why.
ming • dynasty • porcelain • blue • white
Beautiful blue and white Ming Dynasty porcelain has not only been popular for centuries, it played an important role in Chinese history. Learn how and why.
ming • dynasty • porcelain • blue • white
Mother of a Dynasty: Eleanor of Aquitaine
A look at the life of the most fascinating woman of her age, Eleanor of Aquitaine.
crusade • france • antioch • louis vii • richard
A look at the life of the most fascinating woman of her age, Eleanor of Aquitaine.
crusade • france • antioch • louis vii • richard
Restaurants in Song Dynasty China
Restaurants available in Song Dynasty China were enormous and enormously varied. Yet the food itself was very similar to what is available today.
cookery in ancient china • seasoning in song china • song dynasty cooking • song dynasty food • food in chinese society
Restaurants available in Song Dynasty China were enormous and enormously varied. Yet the food itself was very similar to what is available today.
cookery in ancient china • seasoning in song china • song dynasty cooking • song dynasty food • food in chinese society
Secrets to a San Antonio Dynasty
Why teamwork, not the signing of superstars, spells NBA success.
duncan • tim • michael • jordan • magic
Why teamwork, not the signing of superstars, spells NBA success.
duncan • tim • michael • jordan • magic
The Beecher Dynasty
The Beecher family, of Litchfield, Connecticut, worked in many ways to abolish slavery in 19th century America. Read more about these fascinating people...
slavery • abolitionists • beecher family • american civil war • litchfield connecticut
The Beecher family, of Litchfield, Connecticut, worked in many ways to abolish slavery in 19th century America. Read more about these fascinating people...
slavery • abolitionists • beecher family • american civil war • litchfield connecticut
The End of the Romanov Dynasty
The assassination of the Romanov family was the result of political factors which led not only to the death of the Tsar but also the collapse of the country.
political events leading to the russian revolution • romanov assassination • nicholas ii and aleksandra • the formation of the russian constitution and duma • rasputin's influence on the romanov family
The assassination of the Romanov family was the result of political factors which led not only to the death of the Tsar but also the collapse of the country.
political events leading to the russian revolution • romanov assassination • nicholas ii and aleksandra • the formation of the russian constitution and duma • rasputin's influence on the romanov family
The Hapsburg Dynasty’s Harbingers of Death
The royal Hapsburg dynasty of the Austro-Hungarian Empire were haunted by turnfalkens (ravens) and a White Lady that were sighted before tragedy and death struck.
paranormal • parapsychology • birds • ghosts • death omens
The royal Hapsburg dynasty of the Austro-Hungarian Empire were haunted by turnfalkens (ravens) and a White Lady that were sighted before tragedy and death struck.
paranormal • parapsychology • birds • ghosts • death omens
The Lunar Dynasty
Brahma had produced seven sons using his mental powers. These were great sages. Atri was one of them. He married Anasuya, who conceived a son named Som. Som means moon in Hindi and the lunar dynasty is named after this son of sage Atri. Pururava was the founder of this dynasty. The heroes of the Mahabharata war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas were also from this lineage.
brahma • atri • anasuya • som • brihaspati
Brahma had produced seven sons using his mental powers. These were great sages. Atri was one of them. He married Anasuya, who conceived a son named Som. Som means moon in Hindi and the lunar dynasty is named after this son of sage Atri. Pururava was the founder of this dynasty. The heroes of the Mahabharata war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas were also from this lineage.
brahma • atri • anasuya • som • brihaspati
The Origin of the Solar Dynasty
Surya the Sun God was married to Samjna. After giving him three children she left him because she could not bear his radiance. She left her shadow Chhaya behind so that no one would no the difference. But, when Chhaya began to mete out step-motherly treatment to Samjna's children, the truth became known.
kashyap • aditi • surya • samjna • rajni
Surya the Sun God was married to Samjna. After giving him three children she left him because she could not bear his radiance. She left her shadow Chhaya behind so that no one would no the difference. But, when Chhaya began to mete out step-motherly treatment to Samjna's children, the truth became known.
kashyap • aditi • surya • samjna • rajni
The Tudor Dynasty
The House of Tudor is probably the most famous of all English royal families. Having come to power during the height of the European Renaissance, the Tudor Dynasty would
tudor dynasty • house of tudor • henryviii • henryvii • maryi
The House of Tudor is probably the most famous of all English royal families. Having come to power during the height of the European Renaissance, the Tudor Dynasty would
tudor dynasty • house of tudor • henryviii • henryvii • maryi
The Yankees Greatest Dynasty?
This dynasty, which began with DiMaggio's debut and ended with Gehrig's retirement, was the best team in the world during the darkest days of the Great Depression.
yankees best dynasties • 1936 new york yankees • new york yankees dynasty • lou gehrig joe dimaggio yankees • joe dimaggios lou gehrigh dynasty
This dynasty, which began with DiMaggio's debut and ended with Gehrig's retirement, was the best team in the world during the darkest days of the Great Depression.
yankees best dynasties • 1936 new york yankees • new york yankees dynasty • lou gehrig joe dimaggio yankees • joe dimaggios lou gehrigh dynasty
East Meets West - Matteo Ricci
This is the first part of what will be an ongoing series of articles exploring early contacts between the Eastern world and the Western world. Matteo Ricci, a Jesuit priest, was the first missionary to China to make much of an impact, though the legacy he left had much more to do with science than with Christianity.
china • chinese • history • matteo ricci • east
This is the first part of what will be an ongoing series of articles exploring early contacts between the Eastern world and the Western world. Matteo Ricci, a Jesuit priest, was the first missionary to China to make much of an impact, though the legacy he left had much more to do with science than with Christianity.
china • chinese • history • matteo ricci • east
King Sejong and the Invention of Hangul
The role of King Sejong the Great in inventing the hangul script is analysed.
korea • yi dynasty • hangul • korean language • democratisation
The role of King Sejong the Great in inventing the hangul script is analysed.
korea • yi dynasty • hangul • korean language • democratisation
Kuan Yin: Goddess of Mercy and Compassion
Description of the role and nature of the Goddess of Mercy and COmpassion, Kuan Yin
bodhisattva • buddhist beliefs • urbanisation • tang dynasty
Description of the role and nature of the Goddess of Mercy and COmpassion, Kuan Yin
bodhisattva • buddhist beliefs • urbanisation • tang dynasty
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Eighteen
The Kingdom of David is explored as to its length and if it still exists. Luther points out that since it did not exist past the days of Jesus, then the promise of an eternal Kingdom dealt with a spiritual Kingdom, a Kingdom with Christ (the Messiah) as King.
david • kingdom • dynasty • jerusalem. israel • judah
The Kingdom of David is explored as to its length and if it still exists. Luther points out that since it did not exist past the days of Jesus, then the promise of an eternal Kingdom dealt with a spiritual Kingdom, a Kingdom with Christ (the Messiah) as King.
david • kingdom • dynasty • jerusalem. israel • judah
Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Twenty-Two
Luther continues the history lesson proving that the Messiah has already come in the person of Jesus Christ as there is no longer a sovereign Kingdom of Israel. Luther also sidetracks into a discussion of the Hebrew word "le-olam."
kingdom • eternal • eternity • a long time • dynasty
Luther continues the history lesson proving that the Messiah has already come in the person of Jesus Christ as there is no longer a sovereign Kingdom of Israel. Luther also sidetracks into a discussion of the Hebrew word "le-olam."
kingdom • eternal • eternity • a long time • dynasty
New Episodes for "Summer of Sci-Fi"
This week we take a look at the new, first-run programming scheduled for the Sci-Fi Network beginning in June. "This week in television history" takes a look back at DYNASTY.
dynasty • summer of sci-fi • robocop • jules verne
This week we take a look at the new, first-run programming scheduled for the Sci-Fi Network beginning in June. "This week in television history" takes a look back at DYNASTY.
dynasty • summer of sci-fi • robocop • jules verne
Shakuntala - I
This is the story of Kalidasa's most famous epic. The heroine is the offspring of a beautiful celestial courtesan ans an all-powerful king turned sage. The hero a king of the most reknowned dynasty in Indian mythology. This part relates how they meet, fall in love and get married.
dushyant • lunar dynasty • pururava • shantanu • kanva
This is the story of Kalidasa's most famous epic. The heroine is the offspring of a beautiful celestial courtesan ans an all-powerful king turned sage. The hero a king of the most reknowned dynasty in Indian mythology. This part relates how they meet, fall in love and get married.
dushyant • lunar dynasty • pururava • shantanu • kanva
Sima Qian: The Castrated Historian
The life and achgievement of the great Chinese historian Sima Qian, the castrated chronicler.
chinese history • sima qian • han dynasty • castration
The life and achgievement of the great Chinese historian Sima Qian, the castrated chronicler.
chinese history • sima qian • han dynasty • castration
Sukanya
Sukanya, a beautiful and young princess, is forced to married an aged sage. One day as she is bathing in a lake a pair of twins approach her and make a proposal that could change her life.
vaivasvata manu • sun god • solar dynasty • sharyati • sukanya
Sukanya, a beautiful and young princess, is forced to married an aged sage. One day as she is bathing in a lake a pair of twins approach her and make a proposal that could change her life.
vaivasvata manu • sun god • solar dynasty • sharyati • sukanya
That Jesus Christ Was Born a Jew: Part 6, Promise to David
God made a promise to King David that the Savior would come from his descendants. Herein Luther shows how in the way God expresses the Promise to David the Promise is more than just sons and a dynasty, but an Everlasting Dynasty from a woman long after David has died.
david • dynasty • son • father • king
God made a promise to King David that the Savior would come from his descendants. Herein Luther shows how in the way God expresses the Promise to David the Promise is more than just sons and a dynasty, but an Everlasting Dynasty from a woman long after David has died.
david • dynasty • son • father • king
The Battle of Tarim Basin
The only military encounter between the Chinese and the Arabs led to decisive defeat for the Chinese. What is the background to this incident?
china • tang dynasty • military history • arabs
The only military encounter between the Chinese and the Arabs led to decisive defeat for the Chinese. What is the background to this incident?
china • tang dynasty • military history • arabs
The Emperor Guang Wudi
The life and times of the Chinese Emperor Guang Wudi, founder of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
china • vietnam • han dynasty • monopolies • luoyang
The life and times of the Chinese Emperor Guang Wudi, founder of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
china • vietnam • han dynasty • monopolies • luoyang
The Empress Wu Hou - China's Only Female Ruler
A history to the life, times and achievements of one of the most remarkable women ever to have lived, the Empress Wu Hou of China.
china • wu hou • tang dynasty • loyang
A history to the life, times and achievements of one of the most remarkable women ever to have lived, the Empress Wu Hou of China.
china • wu hou • tang dynasty • loyang
The First Emperor
By 221 BC, King Zheng had unified China under the Qin Dynasty and proclaimed himself Shi Huang-di, First Emperor. A scant eleven years later he was buried with his now famous terracotta army, and the Qin Dynasty soon followed suit. What happened in between? Read about this fascinating and tyrannical ruler who, in the end, tried to cheat death.
china • chinese • shi huang-di • huangdi • first emperor
By 221 BC, King Zheng had unified China under the Qin Dynasty and proclaimed himself Shi Huang-di, First Emperor. A scant eleven years later he was buried with his now famous terracotta army, and the Qin Dynasty soon followed suit. What happened in between? Read about this fascinating and tyrannical ruler who, in the end, tried to cheat death.
china • chinese • shi huang-di • huangdi • first emperor
The First Opium War
The background to and implications of the First Opium War foughtbetween Britain and China.
opium trade • china • qing dynasty • imperialism
The background to and implications of the First Opium War foughtbetween Britain and China.
opium trade • china • qing dynasty • imperialism
The Trung Sisters
All the male heroes bowed their heads in submission; only two sisters proudly stood up to avenge the country. -15th Century Poem
vietnam • vietnamese • trung trac • trung nhi • han dynasty
All the male heroes bowed their heads in submission; only two sisters proudly stood up to avenge the country. -15th Century Poem
vietnam • vietnamese • trung trac • trung nhi • han dynasty
The Trung Sisters, Undaunted Courage
An accounting of the final days of the Trung sisters.
battle • han dynasty • trung sisters • vietnam • chinese history
An accounting of the final days of the Trung sisters.
battle • han dynasty • trung sisters • vietnam • chinese history
Thutmose I <i>The Commoner Come King</i>
Thutmose I, Egypt, Ancient Egypt, Nile, History, Ancient History, 18th Dynasty
thutmose i • egypt • ancient egypt • nile • history
Thutmose I, Egypt, Ancient Egypt, Nile, History, Ancient History, 18th Dynasty
thutmose i • egypt • ancient egypt • nile • history
Warrior Hearts: The Story of the Trung Sisters: Part 1, A Leader Is Made
The Trung sisters are national heroines in VietNam, with many statues and temples in their honor. This is the story of how they became leaders to their people.
vietnam • asian history • leader • heroine • battle
The Trung sisters are national heroines in VietNam, with many statues and temples in their honor. This is the story of how they became leaders to their people.
vietnam • asian history • leader • heroine • battle
Xi Xia
An introduction to the now disappeared state of Xi Xia (Western Xia or Hsia).
nomads • song dynasty • genghis khan • tripitaka • silk road
An introduction to the now disappeared state of Xi Xia (Western Xia or Hsia).
nomads • song dynasty • genghis khan • tripitaka • silk road
Ancient Swords in Combat
Starting around 2000 BC Swords evolved from primative basic edged weapons into a carbon steel instruments of death over the span of two thousand years
weapon development • edged weapons • bronze swords • scimitar • zahi hawass asserts
Starting around 2000 BC Swords evolved from primative basic edged weapons into a carbon steel instruments of death over the span of two thousand years
weapon development • edged weapons • bronze swords • scimitar • zahi hawass asserts
Asian Criminal Groups
Criminal syndicates that emerged in China and Japan still conduct shady activities today, and the violence of Vietnamese/Laotian gangs is becoming well known.
asian criminal groups • chinese triads • japanese yakuza • vietnamese gangs • qing dynasty
Criminal syndicates that emerged in China and Japan still conduct shady activities today, and the violence of Vietnamese/Laotian gangs is becoming well known.
asian criminal groups • chinese triads • japanese yakuza • vietnamese gangs • qing dynasty
Chinese Earthenware Figurines
In many ancient Chinese tombs, clay figurines and pottery accompanied the dead.
clay tomb art • red earthenware figurines • five entertainers • chinese han dynasty art • portland art museum in portland oregon
In many ancient Chinese tombs, clay figurines and pottery accompanied the dead.
clay tomb art • red earthenware figurines • five entertainers • chinese han dynasty art • portland art museum in portland oregon
Historical Fantasy Travel Poll
From Beijing to bordellos, from Henry VIII to Robert E. Lee, we gave our readers a choice of historical locations to visit. Take a look at the choices.
forbidden city • tombstone arizona • civil war • tudor dynasty • holy grail
From Beijing to bordellos, from Henry VIII to Robert E. Lee, we gave our readers a choice of historical locations to visit. Take a look at the choices.
forbidden city • tombstone arizona • civil war • tudor dynasty • holy grail
Southwards Chinese Expansion
It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.
china • myanmar • qing dynasty • military expansion • yunnan
It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.
china • myanmar • qing dynasty • military expansion • yunnan
The Ghurid Sultanate, 1009-1215
The history of the Ghurid Sultanate, their liberation from the Ghaznavid Dynasty and eventual defeat by the Khwarizm Shah.
afghanisatan • ghaznavid dynasty • herat • helmand valley • iran
The history of the Ghurid Sultanate, their liberation from the Ghaznavid Dynasty and eventual defeat by the Khwarizm Shah.
afghanisatan • ghaznavid dynasty • herat • helmand valley • iran
The Revolt of An Lushan
History sometimes seems to be an inevitable process - but it was not. There were many occasions when a major change could have happened but was diverted by chance.
china • tang dynasty • revolt • rebellion • an lushan
History sometimes seems to be an inevitable process - but it was not. There were many occasions when a major change could have happened but was diverted by chance.
china • tang dynasty • revolt • rebellion • an lushan