The Synthesis of "Song Dynasty"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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