Chinese history

Chinese history

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Chinese history

The silk route was the most important trade route in ancient china. The route which extends approximately four thousand miles was used to transport silk, perfumes, cosmetics, fabrics and herbs which ...

Feng shui

History; Chinese history

Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art that is used to promote health, wealth and prosperity. It literally means wind-water. Wind which cannot be seen and water which cannot be grasped. It is a ...

Terracotta army

History; Chinese history

The terracotta army which literally means "soldier and horse funerary statues" were constructed during the reign of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of china. They are of different sizes and have ...

Six Dynasties

History; Chinese history

This was the period of the turbulent six dynasties of ancient China that ran from the end of the Han dynasty in 220 AD till the conquest of southern china by the Sui dynasty in 589. The six dynasties ...

Polo Marco

History; Chinese history

Polo Marco is an ancient adventurer who wrote books about the Far East. Many people after reading his books were compelled to visit China, Japan, and India. Even Columbus more than 200 years later ...

Sun Zi

History; Chinese history

Sun Zi wrote the earliest known military and war strategy; "The Art of War". Though little is known about him, this thirteen chapter manuscript is attributed to him. It emphasises surprise and ...

Mogao caves

History; Chinese history

The Mogao caves are located in Gansu province, Dunguang in northwest China. Based on records, it is believed that a Buddhist monk had a vision of a thousand Buddha's and inspired the excavation of ...