Articles related to "Ming Dynasty"
Art and Literature of China's Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, reshaped Chinese cultural history. From the construction of the Great Wall, to the appearance of fictional novels, it is was a famous era.
chinese history • china's great wall • chinese literature • romance novels • rosewood furniture
The Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, reshaped Chinese cultural history. From the construction of the Great Wall, to the appearance of fictional novels, it is was a famous era.
chinese history • china's great wall • chinese literature • romance novels • rosewood furniture
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
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
The Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese Garden
An authentic classical Chinese garden of the Ming Dynasty, the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical promote Chinese cultu
sun yat-sen • chinatown • ming dynasty • gardening • china
An authentic classical Chinese garden of the Ming Dynasty, the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical promote Chinese cultu
sun yat-sen • chinatown • ming dynasty • gardening • china
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 Great Wall of China, Facts & Ming Dynasty
Bristling with battlements, beacons, towers and gates, the Great Wall of China was declared a World Heritage site in 1987 and attracts millions of visitors every year.
great wall of china facts • ming dynasty • great wall of china length • great wall of china from space • top attraction beijing province
Bristling with battlements, beacons, towers and gates, the Great Wall of China was declared a World Heritage site in 1987 and attracts millions of visitors every year.
great wall of china facts • ming dynasty • great wall of china length • great wall of china from space • top attraction beijing province
The Ming Dynasty and Empire
A century before Columbus began the period of colonial empire, in Ming Dynasty China, a fleet under Admiral Zheng He visited Indonesia, India and even East Africa.
admiral zheng he • end of the ming treasure fleet • yongle emperor • ming dynasty trade • chinese empire
A century before Columbus began the period of colonial empire, in Ming Dynasty China, a fleet under Admiral Zheng He visited Indonesia, India and even East Africa.
admiral zheng he • end of the ming treasure fleet • yongle emperor • ming dynasty trade • chinese empire
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
Emperor Hongwu Biography
Emperor Hongwu (or Zhu Yuanzhang) lived as a farmer, wandering monk and rebel leader and eventually become the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
hongwu emperor • emperor hongwu biography • zhu yuanzhang • first emperor of the ming dynasty • emperors of the ming dynasty
Emperor Hongwu (or Zhu Yuanzhang) lived as a farmer, wandering monk and rebel leader and eventually become the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
hongwu emperor • emperor hongwu biography • zhu yuanzhang • first emperor of the ming dynasty • emperors of the ming dynasty
Victoria and Albert Museum – Ceramics Galleries
Several new galleries, part of V&A's FuturePlan, will display the museum's comprehensive collection of world-wide ceramics in innovative and accessible exhibition spaces.
clarice cliff • suzie cooper • lucie rie • dame lucie rie's studio reconstructed • victoria & albert museum
Several new galleries, part of V&A's FuturePlan, will display the museum's comprehensive collection of world-wide ceramics in innovative and accessible exhibition spaces.
clarice cliff • suzie cooper • lucie rie • dame lucie rie's studio reconstructed • victoria & albert museum
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
Explore the Great Wall
This is a review of the book Explore the Great Wall.
china • great wall • ming • walking tour • beijing
This is a review of the book Explore the Great Wall.
china • great wall • ming • walking tour • beijing
Piracy of Yore vs. Piracy Today
Pirates today are far from being the romantic images portrayed by Hollywood. In this five-part series I'll examine modern piracy in more detail: pirate hot spots, their methods, what constitutes piracy, what's being done to combat piracy, the economic effects of piracy, and anti-piracy techniques.
modern piracy • pirates • blackbeard • edward teach • ming dynasty
Pirates today are far from being the romantic images portrayed by Hollywood. In this five-part series I'll examine modern piracy in more detail: pirate hot spots, their methods, what constitutes piracy, what's being done to combat piracy, the economic effects of piracy, and anti-piracy techniques.
modern piracy • pirates • blackbeard • edward teach • ming dynasty
The Top Ten
Take a trip through the top ten most popular articles here in Oriental History.
oriental • history • asia • asian • opium war
Take a trip through the top ten most popular articles here in Oriental History.
oriental • history • asia • asian • opium war
Vancouver's Sun Yat-sen Classical Gardens
The first full-scale Ming dynasty garden constructed outside of China, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is known as one of "Vancouver's Living Treasure."
classical chinese garden • sun yat-sen • vancouver • ming dynasty • lake taihu
The first full-scale Ming dynasty garden constructed outside of China, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is known as one of "Vancouver's Living Treasure."
classical chinese garden • sun yat-sen • vancouver • ming dynasty • lake taihu
The Chinese Kingdoms After the Han
Familiarity with the names of the different realms in Chinese history, especially those of the later major regimes, is helpful in learning the Chinese language.
chinese • chinese kingdom • chinese kingdoms • chinese dynasties • china
Familiarity with the names of the different realms in Chinese history, especially those of the later major regimes, is helpful in learning the Chinese language.
chinese • chinese kingdom • chinese kingdoms • chinese dynasties • china
Naming The Blade
Some swords were named, most were handed down for generations. Given by a priest, angel, or other holy figure seems to generally weave itself into the legend.
king arthur • excalibur • perseus • medusa • cuchulainn
Some swords were named, most were handed down for generations. Given by a priest, angel, or other holy figure seems to generally weave itself into the legend.
king arthur • excalibur • perseus • medusa • cuchulainn
See the Imperial Palaces of Beijing, China
For over 500 years the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace or Palace Museum, in Beijing, China, was the home of the great nation's royal family.
two sections of the city • ancient artifacts • fascinating destinations • no longer forbidden • imperial palaces of beijing
For over 500 years the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace or Palace Museum, in Beijing, China, was the home of the great nation's royal family.
two sections of the city • ancient artifacts • fascinating destinations • no longer forbidden • imperial palaces of beijing
What Effects Does Drinking Tea Have on Health?
It's the second most consumed beverage in the world after water, and many scientists are convinced that tea can protect humans against a variety of debilitating ailments.
tea and health • effects of tea on health • health benefits of tea • most popular beverage in the world • documented effects of regular tea consumption
It's the second most consumed beverage in the world after water, and many scientists are convinced that tea can protect humans against a variety of debilitating ailments.
tea and health • effects of tea on health • health benefits of tea • most popular beverage in the world • documented effects of regular tea consumption
Great Wall of China Needs Restoration
Sections of China's ancient defense wall have been lost to construction projects while others are crumbling from overuse. Restoration begun on this World Heritage Site.
damage to the great wall of china • world heritage site protection • threats to historical landmark • harm from tourism and promotional events • study of great wall's history
Sections of China's ancient defense wall have been lost to construction projects while others are crumbling from overuse. Restoration begun on this World Heritage Site.
damage to the great wall of china • world heritage site protection • threats to historical landmark • harm from tourism and promotional events • study of great wall's history
The Invention of Pottery in China
Pottery is one of many on the long list of Chinese inventions. Chinese ceramics are both beautiful, practical, and have been exported worldwide since the Ming Dynasty.
chinese inventions • invention of pottery in china • chinese pottery • chinese porcelain • chinese ceramics
Pottery is one of many on the long list of Chinese inventions. Chinese ceramics are both beautiful, practical, and have been exported worldwide since the Ming Dynasty.
chinese inventions • invention of pottery in china • chinese pottery • chinese porcelain • chinese ceramics
Travel in Beijing
Beijing's Forbidden City and Great Wall of China are some of China's greatest tourist attractions. Beijing cuisine is known throughout the world.
travel in beijing • travel to beijing • travel in peking • travel to peking • forbidden city
Beijing's Forbidden City and Great Wall of China are some of China's greatest tourist attractions. Beijing cuisine is known throughout the world.
travel in beijing • travel to beijing • travel in peking • travel to peking • forbidden city
Yuan Dynasty History
Non-Chinese Mongols ruled China and ushered in many changes and reforms during their short-lived Yuan Dynasty.
yuan dynasty history • mongol dynasty history • mongol empire • mongol dynasty • mongol empire in china
Non-Chinese Mongols ruled China and ushered in many changes and reforms during their short-lived Yuan Dynasty.
yuan dynasty history • mongol dynasty history • mongol empire • mongol dynasty • mongol empire in china
Top Ten Places to See when Travelling in Beijing
Catch the Peking Opera, climb the Great Wall of China, or stroll through Tienanmen Square or the Forbidden Palace and much more in fall, the best time to visit Beijing.
places to see when travelling in beijing • china • holiday • peking opera • great wall of china
Catch the Peking Opera, climb the Great Wall of China, or stroll through Tienanmen Square or the Forbidden Palace and much more in fall, the best time to visit Beijing.
places to see when travelling in beijing • china • holiday • peking opera • great wall of china
Burning Down the House
Wondering what is happening in the Three Gorges? It's been over a year since we first looked at this archaeological, ecological, personal and cultural tragedy occurring in China. Let's go back for an update.
china • three gorges • dam • hydroelectric • archaeology
Wondering what is happening in the Three Gorges? It's been over a year since we first looked at this archaeological, ecological, personal and cultural tragedy occurring in China. Let's go back for an update.
china • three gorges • dam • hydroelectric • archaeology
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.
ancient rocketry • ancient rocketry china • black powder rocket china • taoist alchemists gunpowder • china discovery of gunpowder
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.
ancient rocketry • ancient rocketry china • black powder rocket china • taoist alchemists gunpowder • china discovery of gunpowder
Here's to You, Mrs. Harrison
Kay Harrison--the woman behind the pages of <I>The Washington Post</I>--died last week due to an accidental bump on the head. The worlds of publishing and society will long keep her memory.
kay harrison • katherine harrison • washington post • women • media
Kay Harrison--the woman behind the pages of <I>The Washington Post</I>--died last week due to an accidental bump on the head. The worlds of publishing and society will long keep her memory.
kay harrison • katherine harrison • washington post • women • media
Art Museums in Helsinki, Finland
The best art museums in Helsinki, Finland, whether you are interested in modern, Scandinavian art or artworks created by old European masters.
helsinki art museums • finland art museums • didrichsen art museum • helsinki museums • helsinki city art museum
The best art museums in Helsinki, Finland, whether you are interested in modern, Scandinavian art or artworks created by old European masters.
helsinki art museums • finland art museums • didrichsen art museum • helsinki museums • helsinki city art museum
Celebratory Layer Cake
This Malaysian recipe makes a dense, rich cake for the Christmas festivities.
christmas cake • layer cake • malaysian cake • nonya • nyonya cake
This Malaysian recipe makes a dense, rich cake for the Christmas festivities.
christmas cake • layer cake • malaysian cake • nonya • nyonya cake
Chinese Health/Healing Balls
And I thought these would just look pretty on my altar..turns out, they're much more useful than I thought!
tcm • health • healing • baoding iron balls • chinese healing balls
And I thought these would just look pretty on my altar..turns out, they're much more useful than I thought!
tcm • health • healing • baoding iron balls • chinese healing balls
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.
china yixing ceramics museum • yixing pottery • pottery capital of china • yixing teapots • chinese museums
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.
china yixing ceramics museum • yixing pottery • pottery capital of china • yixing teapots • chinese museums
Everquest Pottery Guide
A few tricks and tips to get to a skill level in 100 in this trade skill for Sony Online Entertainment's original mmorpg.
eq pottery guide • everquest pottery guide • everquest trade skills • pottery sketches • everquest
A few tricks and tips to get to a skill level in 100 in this trade skill for Sony Online Entertainment's original mmorpg.
eq pottery guide • everquest pottery guide • everquest trade skills • pottery sketches • everquest
Hiking Mount Emei
Hiking Mount Emei is a chance to get a glimpse of Buddhism in China. Visiting Buddhist temples on Mount Emei and enjoying the natural scenery is a great travel plan.
hiking mount emei • climbing mount emei • buddhism in china • buddhist temples on mount emei • natural scenery on mount emei
Hiking Mount Emei is a chance to get a glimpse of Buddhism in China. Visiting Buddhist temples on Mount Emei and enjoying the natural scenery is a great travel plan.
hiking mount emei • climbing mount emei • buddhism in china • buddhist temples on mount emei • natural scenery on mount emei
Historical Portrait of the Muslim Chinese
The Hui are one of the most important and peculiar of China's minorities because of their unique place inside China's socio-historical space.
muslim chinese • islam in china • hui • chinese minorities • history of china
The Hui are one of the most important and peculiar of China's minorities because of their unique place inside China's socio-historical space.
muslim chinese • islam in china • hui • chinese minorities • history of china
How to Make Oolong - the Tastiest Green Tea
Oolong Tea and the Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony. How this fine tea is manufactured and processed and how it should be brewed.
oolong tea health benefits • wulong tea for slimming • how wulong tea is manufactured • brewing a perfect cup of oolong tea • how to brew wulong tea
Oolong Tea and the Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony. How this fine tea is manufactured and processed and how it should be brewed.
oolong tea health benefits • wulong tea for slimming • how wulong tea is manufactured • brewing a perfect cup of oolong tea • how to brew wulong tea
Kublai Khan
Much more than just Marco Polo’s friend and employer, learn about the foreign founder of the Yuan Dynasty, and the ruler who suffered the wrath of the Japanese kamikaze long before WWII gave the term new meaning.
kublai khan • genghis khan • yuan • dynasty • china
Much more than just Marco Polo’s friend and employer, learn about the foreign founder of the Yuan Dynasty, and the ruler who suffered the wrath of the Japanese kamikaze long before WWII gave the term new meaning.
kublai khan • genghis khan • yuan • dynasty • china
Nguyen An
Nguyen An was taken as tribute from Vietnam to China and became a eunuch in service to the Chinese emperor. He achieved a successful career as an architect.
vietnam • china • eunuch • beijing • emperor
Nguyen An was taken as tribute from Vietnam to China and became a eunuch in service to the Chinese emperor. He achieved a successful career as an architect.
vietnam • china • eunuch • beijing • emperor
Royal Palaces and Houses of Beijing
Beijing, the capital of China, houses palaces and retreats where royal emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasty lived.
royal palaces and houses of beijing • visiting emperors and rulers homes • prince gong's mansion • the old summer palace • yuan ming yuan
Beijing, the capital of China, houses palaces and retreats where royal emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasty lived.
royal palaces and houses of beijing • visiting emperors and rulers homes • prince gong's mansion • the old summer palace • yuan ming yuan
The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
Next to Chinese New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival, or the Chinese Moon Festival, is the most important holiday on the Chinese lunar calendar.
chinese mid autumn festival • mid autumn festival • chinese traditions • moon cake festival • chinese festivals
Next to Chinese New Year, the Mid-Autumn Festival, or the Chinese Moon Festival, is the most important holiday on the Chinese lunar calendar.
chinese mid autumn festival • mid autumn festival • chinese traditions • moon cake festival • chinese festivals
"Imagine"
1000 Saxophones on the Great Wall of China
saxophone • great wall • china • whale • nuclear
1000 Saxophones on the Great Wall of China
saxophone • great wall • china • whale • nuclear
Before Goldfish Came to America
Before goldfish became a popular dime-store pet in America, they were considered the mark of Chinese royalty.
history of goldfish • emperor's pets • oriental goldfish breeding • european goldfish breeding • tosakin
Before goldfish became a popular dime-store pet in America, they were considered the mark of Chinese royalty.
history of goldfish • emperor's pets • oriental goldfish breeding • european goldfish breeding • tosakin
Beijing Bridge Holds Place in Chinese History
Wanping is now a quiet suburb in southwestern Beijing, but shots fired on the Marco Polo Bridge in July 1937 officially kicked off the start of the Sino-Japanese war.
lugou qiao • marco polo bridge • wanping china • chinese war of resistance against japan • day trips from beijing
Wanping is now a quiet suburb in southwestern Beijing, but shots fired on the Marco Polo Bridge in July 1937 officially kicked off the start of the Sino-Japanese war.
lugou qiao • marco polo bridge • wanping china • chinese war of resistance against japan • day trips from beijing
Collecting Vintage Kitchenware from Hall Co.
A distinctive manufacturing process sets apart pieces made from the Hall, Co. in Liverpool, Ohio. Brightly colored kitchenware remains functional yet highly collectible.
collecting vintage kitchenware • hall china co. • kitchen pieces from hall • alladin teapots • mid-century collectibles in kitchenware
A distinctive manufacturing process sets apart pieces made from the Hall, Co. in Liverpool, Ohio. Brightly colored kitchenware remains functional yet highly collectible.
collecting vintage kitchenware • hall china co. • kitchen pieces from hall • alladin teapots • mid-century collectibles in kitchenware
East Africa Safaris Offer More Than Wildlife
East Africa has more than wildllife. Popular add-ons to the traditional East Africa safari are Kilimanjaro, Mt. Kenya, and the Swahili Coast towns of Zanzibar and Lamu.
east africa safaris • african safari vacation • what to do in kenya • what to do in tanzania • historic sites in east africa
East Africa has more than wildllife. Popular add-ons to the traditional East Africa safari are Kilimanjaro, Mt. Kenya, and the Swahili Coast towns of Zanzibar and Lamu.
east africa safaris • african safari vacation • what to do in kenya • what to do in tanzania • historic sites in east africa
Five Things To Do in Shanghai
From China's best museum to a buzzing night-life scene, Shanghai offers the visitor a wide range of things to do and see.
5 things to do in shanghai • tourist sites in shanghai • places to visit in shanghai • china's largest city • tourism in shanghai
From China's best museum to a buzzing night-life scene, Shanghai offers the visitor a wide range of things to do and see.
5 things to do in shanghai • tourist sites in shanghai • places to visit in shanghai • china's largest city • tourism in shanghai
Four Attractions Visitors to Beijing Must See
Beijing has a list of attractions that visitors simply must see before returning home. They are Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China and Summer Palace.
top tourist sites in beijing • great wall of china • tian'anmen square • forbidden city • summer palace
Beijing has a list of attractions that visitors simply must see before returning home. They are Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China and Summer Palace.
top tourist sites in beijing • great wall of china • tian'anmen square • forbidden city • summer palace
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.
burrell collection • glasgow scotland museums • art and architecture museum • solomon and the queen of sheeba • st. nicholas preventing an execution
Rodin sculptures, Old Masters' paintings, architectural elements from castles, cathedral windows and Tang Dynasty tapestries are showcased in this world-class museum.
burrell collection • glasgow scotland museums • art and architecture museum • solomon and the queen of sheeba • st. nicholas preventing an execution
Hanoi, Vietnam's Independent And Millennial City
Hanoi has been the key to Vietnam's quest for independence from its earliest times and the city will soon celebrate its 1000 year journey in a most memorable manner.
vietnam southeast asia indochina • hanoi old quarter • karma independence national heritage • vietnam war french indochinese war tet • temple literature confuscius
Hanoi has been the key to Vietnam's quest for independence from its earliest times and the city will soon celebrate its 1000 year journey in a most memorable manner.
vietnam southeast asia indochina • hanoi old quarter • karma independence national heritage • vietnam war french indochinese war tet • temple literature confuscius
Highlights of Koh Sichang in Thailand
You've arrived on Koh Sichang, settled into your accommodation and had something to eat. What to do next? Head for the beach or a spot of sightseeing?
koh sichang • islands of thailand • best beaches in thailand • ko sichang • koh si chang
You've arrived on Koh Sichang, settled into your accommodation and had something to eat. What to do next? Head for the beach or a spot of sightseeing?
koh sichang • islands of thailand • best beaches in thailand • ko sichang • koh si chang
History of Vancouver Chinatown
Many tourists visit Chinatown each year. But what many do not realize is that Chinatown rivals other Chinese cities such as Hong Kong in terms of historical significance
chinatown • vancouver • shanghai alley • canton alley • strathcona
Many tourists visit Chinatown each year. But what many do not realize is that Chinatown rivals other Chinese cities such as Hong Kong in terms of historical significance
chinatown • vancouver • shanghai alley • canton alley • strathcona
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