The Synthesis of "Xiongnu Empire"

Discover the Xiongnu, the first great nomadic empire of the Eurasian steppe that challenged ancient China and shaped the course of history.

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

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 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.

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).

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

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