Ancient History
The Chinese saying 投笔从戎 (tóu bǐ cóng róng)—which means dropping your writing brush to become a soldier—describes a big shift from quiet study or office work to active military service....
Ancient History
Yes, Qin Shi Huang brought together the six major rival states of ancient China toward the end of the Warring States period (475–221 BCE) by leading powerful military campaigns that resulted in the creation of China’s first centralized empire....
Ancient History
When an emperor died, it was a huge moment in imperial history because it led to big ceremonies that carried deep meaning, and in places like ancient China....
Ancient History
Emperor Yang of Sui, whose real name was Yang Guang, ruled as the second and final leader of China’s short-lived Sui Dynasty from 581 to 618 CE....
Ancient History
The Dragon Boat Festival—also called Duanwu Jie (端午节)—happens every year on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month and is one of China’s most familiar traditional holidays....
