Located on the eastern outskirts of Changsha city, the world-famous Han tomb of Mawangdui is one of the most fascinating attractions in hunan province. It is no exaggeration to say…
Ancient Gateway Bears Witness to Centuries of War and Disaster
It has been said for centuries that whoever controls Jianmenguan controls the gate to Sichuan province. Jianmen pass, built in the middle of the Jianmen mountains, dates back to the…
The Analects of Confucius, Thoughts of Confucius
The Analects of Confucius is famed as the collection of the words and deeds of Confucius and has greatly influenced the culture of China and neighboring nations as the most…
Yang Guifei, One of the Four Beauties in Ancient China
Yang Gui Fei is one of the most beautiful ladies of ancient China, but she got the most unfortunate compare to those three.Yang Gui Fei was named Yang Yuhuan, she…
Xi Shi, One of the Four Beauties in Ancient China
Xi Shi was said to have lived during the end of Spring and Autumn Period in Zhuji(诸暨),the capital of the ancient State of Yue.She was said to be "so beautiful…
Weaponry of Stone Age, the Earliest Weapons in China
In the Stone Age, conflicts between rival clans used sharp tools for production and hunting. Thus, the development of basic weapons has begun. The first weapons used were probably bows…
Weaponry of Iron Age, Iron Cannon, Iron Armour and Warships
Although in the western zhou dynasty (11th century bc-771 BC), weapons made of natural siderite, the earliest known iron wares in the world, were made. With improved craftsmanship, iron weapons…
Wang Zhaojun, One of the Four Beauties in Ancient China
Wang Zhaojun was said to be "so beautiful as to make flying geese fall". Wang Zhaojun is perhaps the best known of China's "political brides". she entered the imperial harem…
Diao Chan, One of the Four Beauties in Ancient China
Diao Chan, One of the Four Beauties in Ancient China Diao Chan (c. third century, Three Kingdoms period), said to have "a face that would make the full moon hide…
Ancient Football in China, Cuju in Ancient China
Ancient football (cuju) this is the ancient Chinese football, cuju is the oldest football game in the world. According to historical records, it appeared in the shang dynasty (16th century…