The Synthesis of "Yuan Dynasty"

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

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

An overview of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), a period of great stability, cultural expansion, and monumental construction in Chinese 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 T'ang Dynasty (618–907 AD), celebrated as a golden age of cosmopolitan culture, artistic achievement, and technological innovation.

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

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

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 Mongol Empire, the largest land empire in history, and its lasting impact on trade, warfare, and cultural exchange between East and West.