The Synthesis of "Jin Dynasty"

An essential guide to understanding the two major Jin Dynasties in Chinese history: the Sima clan's rule (266–420) and the Jurchen-led empire (1115–1234).

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

Discover the Yuan Dynasty, the Mongol-led empire founded by Kublai Khan that unified China and fostered immense cultural and economic exchange.

Explore the Ch'ing (Qing) Dynasty, the last imperial power in China, which laid the territorial foundation for the modern nation.

Discover Kublai Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan who conquered China and established the Yuan Dynasty, fostering a unique era of cultural exchange.

An overview of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), China's last imperial dynasty, its rise under the Manchus, its cultural peak, and its eventual decline.

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 Forbidden City, the historic palace in Beijing, China. Learn why this former imperial home is a top UNESCO travel destination.

Discover the Chou (Zhou) Dynasty, the longest in Chinese history, which established foundational philosophies and political concepts still relevant today.

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