The Synthesis of "Warring States"

An overview of the Warring States period, an era of intense conflict in ancient China that ultimately led to unification and a philosophical golden age.

Explore the Zhou Dynasty, the longest in Chinese history, which established the Mandate of Heaven and fostered foundational philosophies like Confucianism.

Discover the Qin Dynasty, China's first imperial dynasty. Though lasting only 15 years, it unified the nation and laid the foundation for 2,000 years of imperial rule.

An introduction to Shi Huangdi, the first emperor who unified China, standardized its culture, and commissioned the Great Wall and Terracotta Army.

Discover Mencius, the ancient Confucian philosopher who argued for the innate goodness of human nature and influenced Chinese thought for millennia.

An overview of the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD), a pivotal and bloody era of Chinese history defined by the clash of warlords and heroes.

Discover the Battle of Muye, the pivotal conflict that ended the Shang Dynasty and established the Zhou, shaping Chinese history for centuries.

Discover Qin Shi Huang, the visionary and controversial first emperor who unified China, standardized its systems, and left a legacy of immense projects.

A summary of the devastating 17th-century conflict in Central Europe that reshaped religion, politics, and the very concept of the modern state.

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