The Synthesis of "Liao Dynasty"

Discover the Liao Dynasty (907-1125), the powerful Khitan empire that ruled parts of Northern China and shaped the course of East Asian history.

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).

Discover the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), a golden age of cosmopolitan culture, economic prosperity, and artistic achievement in Chinese history.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.