The Synthesis of "Chinese inventions"

Explore Ancient China, one of the world's oldest and most enduring civilizations, and its foundational contributions to technology and culture.

Discover the Song Dynasty (960-1279), an era of major economic growth and incredible scientific innovation that shaped China and the world.

# 5 Ancient Inventions That Were Shockingly Ahead of Their Time History is often viewed as a linear progression, a steady march from primitive beginn...

Discover Ts'ai Lun, the Han Dynasty court official credited with inventing paper in 105 AD, a creation that forever changed the world.

Discover the Shang Dynasty, the first historically verified dynasty of China, known for its bronze work, and the earliest form of Chinese writing.

Discover the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE), a golden age in Chinese history that established cultural and political foundations still relevant today.

Discover the Sung Dynasty (960-1279), a period of unprecedented economic, technological, and cultural growth in Chinese history.

An overview of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), a period of great stability, cultural expansion, and monumental construction in Chinese history.

An explainer on the Xia dynasty, China's first traditional dynasty. Learn why its existence is debated and how it shapes Chinese culture today.

An overview of the T'ang Dynasty (618–907 AD), celebrated as a golden age of cosmopolitan culture, artistic achievement, and technological innovation.