Articles related to "Shang Dynasty"

The Chou Dynasty succeeded the Shang Dynasty as the Age of Reason succeeded the Age of Magic.

Analysing the nature of the magic and sexual freedom of China's first recognised dynasty.

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

Together with the Earthly Branches, the Heavenly Stems are the Chinese traditional way of recording time and, accordingly, the chronological sequence of events.

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.

When did Taoism become popular in Chinese society? How did this religion expand in the Han Dynasty?

The I Ching originated in China several thousand years ago. The traditional history of the I Ching begins with King Wen, a feudal lord during the Shang dynasty.

This is an important holiday in the Chinese calendar where family and friends gather to celebrate the end of the summer harvesting season. One custom is eating mooncakes.

The Chinese writing system dates back to China's Shang Dynasty (16th-11th Century BC). Many of these ancient symbols evolved into modern day Chinese characters.

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.

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.

Considered one of the smartest eating utensils ever invented, the actual shape and size of chopsticks vary between the Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures.

In China, family names are much more important than individuals' given names. On first meeting, each person would ask for the other's family name but not the given name.

Ever wondered about those knobbly bits of ginger that you buy in a supermarket? Exactly what are they, animal, vegetable or mineral?

While most of the thousands of art thefts around the world are solved rather quickly, a few cases have proved frustrating for authorities.

The traditional Chinese almanac draws upon events in both the lunar and solar cycles. Nowadays, in China, it is still used along with the Western calendar.