Articles related to "Yuan Dynasty"
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
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
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
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
Ming
The Mongol Yuan Dynasty was a disaster for the Chinese people. Eventually they rebelled and established a new dynasty of their own.
mongol yuan dynasty • red turbans rebellion • revolution in china • tributary system in china • peasant revolt in china
The Mongol Yuan Dynasty was a disaster for the Chinese people. Eventually they rebelled and established a new dynasty of their own.
mongol yuan dynasty • red turbans rebellion • revolution in china • tributary system in china • peasant revolt in china
Where Was Genghis Khan Buried?
Genghis Khan was the world's greatest conqueror. Yet his resting place remains undiscovered, despite numerous attempts to find it. Why was there such a mystery?
mongols • genghis khan • sky god • shaman • animism
Genghis Khan was the world's greatest conqueror. Yet his resting place remains undiscovered, despite numerous attempts to find it. Why was there such a mystery?
mongols • genghis khan • sky god • shaman • animism
Temur Oljeitu
The life and times of Temur Oljeitu (Chengzong), the grandson of and successor to Khubilai Khan, the Mongol conqueror of China.
mongol rule of china • khubilai (kubla) khan; yuan dynasty of china • taxation in china • nomadic lifestyle in mongolia • language use in yuan china
The life and times of Temur Oljeitu (Chengzong), the grandson of and successor to Khubilai Khan, the Mongol conqueror of China.
mongol rule of china • khubilai (kubla) khan; yuan dynasty of china • taxation in china • nomadic lifestyle in mongolia • language use in yuan china
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
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.
chinese wine • wine history of china • wine production in china • yuchi temple • dynasty of wine
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.
chinese wine • wine history of china • wine production in china • yuchi temple • dynasty of wine
The Moon Festival and Its Moon Cakes
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.
moon festival mid-autumn festival moon cake • yuan dynasty mongols chinese moon cakes • moon cake filling lotus paste sweet bean paste • moon cake recipes • chinese holiday moon festival moon cake
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.
moon festival mid-autumn festival moon cake • yuan dynasty mongols chinese moon cakes • moon cake filling lotus paste sweet bean paste • moon cake recipes • chinese holiday moon festival moon cake
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.
taoism • taoist • taoism history • lao tzu • lao tse
Learn more about the origin and history of Taoism-an ancient Chinese philosophy that is both a way of life and a religion.
taoism • taoist • taoism history • lao tzu • lao tse
Sino Vietnamese Relationships
Why did China and Vietnam go to war in 1979? What factors have affected their relationship?
sino-vietnamese war • chinese colonization of vietnam • vietnamese communist party • dien bien phu • ethnic chinese in vietnam
Why did China and Vietnam go to war in 1979? What factors have affected their relationship?
sino-vietnamese war • chinese colonization of vietnam • vietnamese communist party • dien bien phu • ethnic chinese in vietnam
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 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
Viewing Cherry Blossoms in China
Visiting the parks and gardens where cherry trees bloom has become a popular spring pastime around China.
cherry blossoms in china • cherry tree festival in beijing • cherry blossoms in kunming • cherry blossom festival wuhan • spring trees bloom in china
Visiting the parks and gardens where cherry trees bloom has become a popular spring pastime around China.
cherry blossoms in china • cherry tree festival in beijing • cherry blossoms in kunming • cherry blossom festival wuhan • spring trees bloom in china
Yuan
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?
mongol empire in china • mongol invasion of japan • mongol invasion of java • toghon temur emperor • population change in china
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?
mongol empire in china • mongol invasion of japan • mongol invasion of java • toghon temur emperor • population change in china
Yunnan Province
The nature and importance of Yunnan Province, where China joins the Greater Mekong Sub-Region.
greater mekong sun-region economic integration • golden triangle • drug production in the golden triangle • integration of yunnan into china • ethnic minorities in china
The nature and importance of Yunnan Province, where China joins the Greater Mekong Sub-Region.
greater mekong sun-region economic integration • golden triangle • drug production in the golden triangle • integration of yunnan into china • ethnic minorities in china
Big Buddha Reclines in Beijing's Western Hills
The Sleeping Buddha Temple features a 54-ton statue of Buddha, surrounded by 12 of his disciples, on his way to Nirvana. It is one of the heaviest Buddhas in China.
sleeping buddha temple • reclining buddha temple • biggest buddhas in china • buddhist art • beijing botanical garden
The Sleeping Buddha Temple features a 54-ton statue of Buddha, surrounded by 12 of his disciples, on his way to Nirvana. It is one of the heaviest Buddhas in China.
sleeping buddha temple • reclining buddha temple • biggest buddhas in china • buddhist art • beijing botanical garden
Enjoying Beijing Roast Duck
Learn about the various aspects of the famous Beijing roast duck (or Peking duck), including the roasting process and how to savor it.
beijing roast duck • peking duck • traditional chinese cuisine • chinese classic delicacy • open oven
Learn about the various aspects of the famous Beijing roast duck (or Peking duck), including the roasting process and how to savor it.
beijing roast duck • peking duck • traditional chinese cuisine • chinese classic delicacy • open oven
Moon Cakes at Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival brings with it a unique pastry called the moon cake. With a thick, sweet filling of seed or bean paste, moon cakes are given as gifts.
harvest moon festival • mid-autumn festival • mooncakes • moon cake • moon cakes
Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival brings with it a unique pastry called the moon cake. With a thick, sweet filling of seed or bean paste, moon cakes are given as gifts.
harvest moon festival • mid-autumn festival • mooncakes • moon cake • moon cakes
Ningxia
An introduction to the Northwestern Chinese province of Ningxia, home to the Muslim Hui people.
ningxia • huis • islam in china • economic development
An introduction to the Northwestern Chinese province of Ningxia, home to the Muslim Hui people.
ningxia • huis • islam in china • economic development
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.
production • paper • inventions • china • cavemen
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.
production • paper • inventions • china • cavemen
The Grand Canal
An introduction to the Grand Canal built in China at the beginning of the 7th century and one of the great works of human engineering.
canal • china • mongols • trade • labour force
An introduction to the Grand Canal built in China at the beginning of the 7th century and one of the great works of human engineering.
canal • china • mongols • trade • labour force
The Ming Invasion of Yunnan
A description of the Chinese conquest of Yunnan province, eventually achieved by the Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang.
china • vietnam • yunnan province • nanchao • mongols
A description of the Chinese conquest of Yunnan province, eventually achieved by the Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang.
china • vietnam • yunnan province • nanchao • mongols
The Sung Dynasty and Neo-Confucianism
After the collapse of the Tang Empire China came under the control of the Sung dynasty which is characterized by Confucian revival, often referred to as Neo-Confucianism.
"neo-confucianism sung dynasty" • "neo-confucianism sung period" • "ne-confuciansim" • "neo confucianism" • "sung foot-binding"
After the collapse of the Tang Empire China came under the control of the Sung dynasty which is characterized by Confucian revival, often referred to as Neo-Confucianism.
"neo-confucianism sung dynasty" • "neo-confucianism sung period" • "ne-confuciansim" • "neo confucianism" • "sung foot-binding"
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
Surnames in China are Useful Common Words
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.
surname • surnames • china • chinese • chinese family
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.
surname • surnames • china • chinese • chinese family
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
Southeast Asian World Heritage Sites
The curious traveller doesn't need to be an archaeologist to be inspired by the enchanting World Heritage found at Angkor in Cambodia and Sukhothai in Thailand.
unesco world heritage • southeast asian world heritage sites • khmer empire • angkor in cambodia • sukhothai in thailand
The curious traveller doesn't need to be an archaeologist to be inspired by the enchanting World Heritage found at Angkor in Cambodia and Sukhothai in Thailand.
unesco world heritage • southeast asian world heritage sites • khmer empire • angkor in cambodia • sukhothai in thailand
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