Usually, when we refer to the empress dowager Cixi, we tend to compare her to wu zetian of the tang dynasty (618-907). To be sure, the two powerful women do…
Who Built the Terracotta Army?
One of the most famous emperors in ancient China was Qin Shihuang. Also known as Ying Zheng, he ruled the Chinese state of Qin from 247-210 BC. After he came…
Ancient Chinese Marriage, the Most Delightful Moments in One’s Life
Since ancient times, there has been a saying in China that the three most delightful moments in one's life come with success in the imperial examination, marriage and the birth…
How was the Great Wall of China built?
The Great Wall, an ancient Chinese military defense project, was a tall, sturdy, continuous Wall designed to limit The movement of The enemy. The Great Wall is not a simple…