Category: Chinese Dynasties

The Five Constant Relationships The term Li (®) was used in Confucian and post-Confucian philosophy to describe ‘the way things should be done’ In Li, one has to be mindful of how to behave and work within a society. You can cultivate your character in Li best by understanding what it entails. Li encompasses most…

Contrary to popular belief, there have been an abundance of heroines throughout Ancient civilisation that have accompanied heroes in altering history, however, they are often forgotten in the history books. In most known Ancient civilisations, women led a traditional lifestyle that was expected of them by their society (History Hit, 10 Great Warrior Women of…

Ancient Chinese dynasties often includes sons who fights for the throne of their father and they would do anything just to get it. In the film The Curse of the Golden Flower which was made in 2006. Emperor Ping (Chow Yun-fat), Empress Phoenix (Gong Li), Crown Prince Wan (Liu Ye), Prince Jai (Jay Chow), and…

Some conquerors ruled justly, some were terrors, and according to most of Western history, all were men. Few women throughout history have been bestowed the title, and their accomplishments are often marginalized in favor of the men around them. One such woman was Empress Wu Zetian, who schemed her way out of her position as…

After the Han Dynasty fell, there was a period of shifting rule which made life in China very chaotic. This is known as the period of disunion. When this was happening, the Sui Dynasty took over. The Sui Dynasty flourished at the start but near the end of their time (618 AD) their ruler only…

Introduction The river dynasties in ancient China played a significant role in shaping the country’s political, social, and economic landscape. This essay aims to critically analyze the impact of river dynasties, specifically the Yellow River and Yangtze River civilizations, on the development and governance of ancient China. By examining the strengths and weaknesses of these…