The Synthesis of "Warring States period"

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

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

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

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

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.