Articles related to "Song Dynasty"

Once the wedding party was over, what sort of life could brides expect in the China of the Song Dynasty (960-1279)?

The Tang and Song Dynasties of China provide a glimpse into ancient Chinese splendor and reveal Chinese advances in all aspects of human life.

Restaurants available in Song Dynasty China were enormous and enormously varied. Yet the food itself was very similar to what is available today.

The Sung, or Song Dynasty, was the ruling government in China between 960 and 1279. Brilliant strides in landscape and portrait painting graced this period.

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.

Non-Chinese Mongols ruled China and ushered in many changes and reforms during their short-lived Yuan Dynasty.

For beautifully restored Chinese pagodas and temples, breathtaking lake views, and well-tended gardens, there is no better place to travel to than Hangzhou.

One of the classic textbooks for Chinese children was "Hundreds of Family Names". In learning the family names, they thus recognized hundreds of basic Chinese characters.

How cricket fighting has entertained Chinese for many centuries - and how to tell whether your cricket will be a champion.

The Mongol Yuan Dynasty was a disaster for the Chinese people. Eventually they rebelled and established a new dynasty of their own.

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?

The Jurchen (or Jin) were a powerful steppe people who know are little known. Who were they?

The reign of the Mongols over China was disastrous for the Chinese people. They finally threw out their oppressors - how did this come to pass?

Hong Kong is a great place to buy antique Chinese furniture. Elegant Ming chairs or a converted Qing wedding cabinet to hold a TV, all here for the choosing.

Read about the origins and medicinal properties of this traditional snack, which still remains popular today with children and adults alike.

Ancient Chinese foot binding was a process that broke and reshaped a woman's foot, leaving them crippled and dependent on men.

Some Acupuncturists specialize in treating infants, children and teenagers. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbals can be very effective for treating childhood ailments.

Find out what the seven treasures and precious substances are in Sanskrit, and how these have been interpreted as various gems in Chinese and English.

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.

The Moon Festival is celebrated across Eastern Asia, though the most well-known celebration, at least in the Western world, seems to be that of the Chinese.

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."

Use the fun ideas presented here to create a homeschool lesson plan on the Chinese New Year.

Ever wondered why many Chinese traditional art and ceramics feature the bamboo stem? The reasons can be found in ancient and modern culture.

Most Chinese provinces are named along with location, e.g. to the north or south of a mountain or a river. Knowing this fact helps in learning the Chinese language.