Articles related to "Han Dynasty"



The Qin and Han Dynasties
When did Taoism become popular in Chinese society? How did this religion expand in the Han Dynasty?
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Chinese Earthenware Figurines
In many ancient Chinese tombs, clay figurines and pottery accompanied the dead.
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Sima Qian: The Castrated Historian
The life and achgievement of the great Chinese historian Sima Qian, the castrated chronicler.
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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.
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The Emperor Guang Wudi
The life and times of the Chinese Emperor Guang Wudi, founder of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
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The History of Shadow Theatre
Shadow plays depict fantastic stories of folklore and mythology, but their stories of origin are equally fascinating as they are vastly differing.
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The Trung Sisters, Undaunted Courage
An accounting of the final days of the Trung sisters.
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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.
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The Yellow Turban Rebellion
Magic, religion, taxation and eunuchs all helped bring about the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the ensuing end of the Han Dynasty in 220 AD. Find out here how it happened.
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Zhang Qian, the Chinese Marco Polo
Over one thousand years before Marco Polo the Han emissary Zhang Qian traveled west to present day Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, opening routes later called the Silk Road.
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Chinese Dynasty Names From Han to Sui
The Chinese language is also known as "Han language", which comes from the majority ethnic group in China. In turn, the group name derives from the Han Dynasty.
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Han
Liu Pang founded the Han Dynasty, which succeeded the Chin. The achievements of the Han Dynasty were many, not least in the promotion of social mobility.
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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.
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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?
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The History of Wine Making in China
China is one of the first regions to produce the alcoholic beverage of wine. Early archeological research shows that early Chinese production dates to at least 3000 BC.
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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
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Ancient Rocketry
A rocket is a vehicle that obtains its thrust from the rapid conversion of fuel to superheated gasses, which are then rapidly expelled out a nozzle at the base.
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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.
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Sandra Bullock Heads the Best of Holiday Movies:
The best of cinematic biopics and romances round out the year-end offerings for this holiday season.
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Living Poems
Gardens can be designed to be living poems.
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Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva or Guanyin
In Chinese Buddhism, Guanyin (or Guanshiyin) is often portrayed as a woman. Understand how local Chinese culture has influenced the gender of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.
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Chin
An introduction to the Chin Dynasty, China's third, which was ruled by Shih Huang-ti, the first emperor of China from 221-206 BCE.
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Chinese Museum Shows Off Its Ceramics Collection
Yixing County is known as the pottery capital of China. The China Yixing Ceramics Museum showcases the pottery that's been made in this rural area for thousands of years.
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Fireworks
An introduction to the history of fireworks.
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Ming
The Mongol Yuan Dynasty was a disaster for the Chinese people. Eventually they rebelled and established a new dynasty of their own.
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A Brief Introduction to Taoism History
Learn more about the origin and history of Taoism-an ancient Chinese philosophy that is both a way of life and a religion.
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Cultural Exchanges Along the Silk Routes
It was not only silk and spice that were carried by traders along these trade routes. They put far flung communities in contact - and kept them in touch with one another.
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Feng Shui Compass
Luo Pan, also referred to as Feng Shui compass, or Chinese compass is the main tool of a Feng Shui consultant.
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Glasgow's Burrell Collection
Rodin sculptures, Old Masters' paintings, architectural elements from castles, cathedral windows and Tang Dynasty tapestries are showcased in this world-class museum.
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How to Choose a Bonsai
The art of bonsai has been with us for centuries. For those who enjoy gardening or landscaping, bonsai represents a relaxing and fulfilling hobby.
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How to Make Cinco de Mayo Rice Salad
A little cilantro goes a long way. You buy a bunch and used less than half. This tasty salad features cilantro and stretches leftover cooked rice into a second meal.
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John Woo's Red Cliff II: Art of War
Chi Bi Red Cliff Part II features war strategies by Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu and Cao Cao. Stars Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi, Vicky Zhao Wei & Lin Chiling.
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Magic of Lanterns at Montreal Botanical Garden
The Magic of Lanterns is an annual fall festival of lights that heralds the arrival of Montreal's crisp autumn nights in colorful style.
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Multicultural Reading for Young Adults
Some innovative fantasy novels incorporate world views from non-Western cultures, both past and present.
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Paper, rock, sissors.
Where did paper come from? China. It was invented there. This is a brief history of the develpment of books as we know them today.
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Qin Dynasty History
The Qin Dynasty was the first to unify China and Qin Shi Huang was China's first emperor. The history of the Qin Dynasty is the beginning of a unified China.
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Tang Dynasty History
The Tang Dynasty was golden age in China. Art, philosophy, literature and technology all flourished during this period. International trade grew along the Silk Road.
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The Great Wall of China
Who built the Great Wall of China, and why? The answers are important to China's past and present.
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The History of Silk
While its origins are obscured by myth and legend, the history of Chinese silk shows it played a central role in the civilization of ancient China.
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The Invention of the Kite in China
Kites are one of the most loved Chinese inventions, and are an important part of Chinese culture and history. Used for both fun and work, Chinese kites appeal to all ages
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The Spread of Buddhism to East Asia, Part I
The first part of a short series of articles on the spread of Buddhism to East Asia, this article deals with the early emergence of Buddhist thought in China.
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Unisex Bathrooms: The Controversy
Segregated bathrooms are an idea whose time has come and gone. Unisex bathrooms are the solution to the urgent issues of personal safety and transgendered inclusion.
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Xinjiang
An introduction to China's north-west border region of Xinjiang.
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Ancient Chinese Dynasty Names
In learning the Chinese language, it is inevitable that one will hear the names of the many dynasties. And therein one will understand the implications of these names.
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Chinese Jade, Just Jewelry?
What's the jade craze all about? White or green and all shades in between. Who's wearing all those beads, bracelets and jade rings? How do you know it's the real thing?
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Cilantro (Coriander) Coriandrum sativum
Cilantro--the acquired taste for some.
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Falun Gong and The Man
The Chinese government cracks down on the Falun Gong cult. Good for them! Isn't it?
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Japanese Water Therapies
Water therapies in Japan, which focus on inner balance, include the traditional home bath, the communal bath, tea ceremonies, aromatherapy and waterfall treatments.
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Puerh Tea
Puerh is a unique tea, sought after for its medicinal properties. It is created from specific ecological conditions combined with traditional processing methods.
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Red Cliff Chi Bi by Director John Woo
Stars Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Zhang Fengyi. Red Cliff Part I highlights the alliance of Liu Bei and Sun Quan, showcasing spectacular warrior action.
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