The Dawn of Eastern Zhou Jade Craftsmanship The Eastern Zhou period (770–256 BCE) marked a transformative era for Chinese jade […]
The Decline of Royal Power and the Rise of Regional Bronze Cultures During China’s Eastern Zhou period (770–256 BCE), the […]
The invention of iron smelting technology marked a revolutionary turning point in human history. The widespread use of iron tools […]
Introduction: The Cultural Landscape of the Southern States During the Eastern Zhou period (770-256 BCE), the southern regions adjacent to […]
Introduction: Unearthing the Legacy of the Chu State Archaeological excavations have revealed over 6,000 Chu tombs to date, representing approximately […]
Discovery of the Zhongshan Royal Necropolis In the 1970s, archaeological excavations in Pingshan County, Hebei Province, revealed an extraordinary burial […]
The Rise of Yan State in Eastern Zhou China The Eastern Zhou period (770–256 BCE) was an era of fragmentation […]
Introduction: Unearthing Qin’s Historical Legacy The archaeological exploration of Qin tombs from the Eastern Zhou period (770-256 BCE) has provided […]
Introduction: Unearthing the Past The archaeological exploration of Eastern Zhou (770-256 BCE) tombs in China’s Qilu region – encompassing ancient […]
The Historical Context of Eastern Zhou Burial Practices The Eastern Zhou period (770-256 BCE) represents a transformative era in Chinese […]
The Fractured Landscape of Pre-Imperial China During the tumultuous Spring and Autumn (771-476 BCE) and Warring States (475-221 BCE) periods, […]
Introduction: A Landscape of Forgotten Kingdoms During China’s tumultuous Spring and Autumn (770-476 BCE) and Warring States (475-221 BCE) periods, […]
The Dawn of Chu’s Power: Establishing the Capital at Jing In 689 BCE, marking the first year of King Wen […]
From Nomadic Roots to Royal Capital In 677 BCE, under the reign of Duke De of Qin, the semi-nomadic Qin […]
The Rise of Linzi: Qi’s Enduring Capital When Duke Xian of Qi moved the capital from Bogu to Linzi around […]
The Birth of Yan: A Strategic Zhou Dynasty Frontier State Emerging during the early Western Zhou period (1046-771 BCE), the […]
The Collapse of Central Authority and the Age of Feudal Lords The Eastern Zhou period (770–256 BCE) witnessed the dramatic […]
The Sound of Bronze: Musical Instruments in Early Zhou Society The Western Zhou Dynasty (1046–771 BCE) left an extraordinary archaeological […]
The Puzzle of Ancient Chronology For historians studying China’s Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 BCE), bronze vessel inscriptions have become unexpected […]
Unearthing a Forgotten Script: The 1977 Fengchu Village Find In the autumn of 1977, archaeologists excavating the Western Zhou-period architectural […]
The Material Culture of Early Chinese Civilization The Western Zhou Dynasty (1046–771 BCE) marked a significant period in China’s Bronze […]
The Dawn of Western Zhou Jade Artistry The Western Zhou Dynasty (1046–771 BCE) marked a golden age for Chinese jade […]
