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Emperor Xuanzong

Tang Dynasty: Emperor Xuanzong (Ming Huan)

Quick Facts about Emperor Xuanzong Emperor Xuanzong was born around 685 CE. His name at birth … [Read More...]

Tang Dynasty Empress Wu Zetian

Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang Dyasty

Quick Facts about Empress Wu Zetian She was born around 625 CE. Her name at birth was Wu … [Read More...]

Tang Dynasty Ruizong

Tang Dynasty Emperor Ruizong

Quick Facts About Tang Dynasty Emperor Ruizong Emperor Ruizong was born in 662 CE. His name at … [Read More...]

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Inventions

Chinese origin of playing cards

History of Chinese Playing Cards

How did the Chinese invent playing cards? Like many ancient people, the ancient Chinese enjoyed … [Read More...]

Chinese Kite History

Chinese Kite History – Making, Problem Solving & Design

Chinese kites, as we know them today, may have originated during the Chin dynasty (859 - 376 BCE) … [Read More...]

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History of Chinese Chopsticks

Understanding the History of Chinese Chopsticks Different people around the world eat with their … [Read More...]

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Dynasties

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Meaning of the Sixteen Kingdoms

What is the meaning of the Sixteen Kingdoms in China? In the early part of the current era, China … [Read More...]

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Later Jin Dynasty: History & Facts

The Later Jin dynasty was part of the Five dynasties, which ruled in northern China from 907 – 960 … [Read More...]

Qin Dynasty

Qin Dynasty: History, Facts & Achievements

How the Qin Dynasty Began The Qin Dynasty was in place in Ancient China from 221 – 207 BCE. It … [Read More...]

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Provinces

Guangdong Province China

Guangdong Province: Facts, Culture and History

Guangdong Province is located in southeast China. It borders the South China Sea, Hong Kong, and … [Read More...]

Hainan Province

Hainan Province: Facts, History and Culture

The People of Ancient Hainan Province The main people living in ancient Hainan province were the … [Read More...]

Anhui Provice food and tea

Anhui Province Food and Tea

Flavor is the key to Anhui Province food. Wild herbs, spices, sugar candy, ham, and smoke enhance … [Read More...]

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Chinese origin of playing cards

History of Chinese Playing Cards

How did the Chinese invent playing cards? Like many ancient people, the ancient Chinese enjoyed games. The ancient Chinese painted or carved images on sticks, bones or rocks for game playing. After inventing paper in the second century of the Western Han dynasty (206 BCE – 23 CE) and then … [Read More...]

Guangdong Province China

Guangdong Province: Facts, Culture and History

Guangdong Province is located in southeast China. It borders the South China Sea, Hong Kong, and Macau. Today, it is a highly populated and important province in China. With a long history, this province is filled with well-known cities, people, and crafts. The people of ancient Guangdong … [Read More...]

Chinese Kite History

Chinese Kite History – Making, Problem Solving & Design

Chinese kites, as we know them today, may have originated during the Chin dynasty (859 - 376 BCE) and the Zhao dynasty (518 - 222 BCE). Why was the Kite Invented? What Problem did it Solve? Although there is no actual date for the making or flying of the first Chinese kite, there is evidence … [Read More...]

Hainan Province

Hainan Province: Facts, History and Culture

The People of Ancient Hainan Province The main people living in ancient Hainan province were the Li. The ancestral people of the Li are the Yue and the Luoyues who lived in the area of Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. The Li came to Hainan in the later part of the Shang dynasty (1700 - 1100 BCE). … [Read More...]

chinese chopstick history

History of Chinese Chopsticks

Understanding the History of Chinese Chopsticks Different people around the world eat with their fingers, forks, or chopsticks. Cultures and eating practices are built on what tools we use for eating. For example, in the Middle East, parts of North Africa, and South Asia, using one’s fingers or a … [Read More...]

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