Chinese historiography generally presents Chinese history through the lens of various dynasties. The earliest historically attested dynasty is the Shang Dynasty, which arose around 1600 B.C.E. However ...
From 2070BC to 256BC, the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties paved the way for Chinese society with Taoism, written language, music and more. As China’s influence grew abroad, cultural exchange helped open ...
Recent excavations at the Suyukou site in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region have unveiled porcelain wares ...
LUOYANG, China, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At the heart of China's Central Plains lies the Erlitou site, widely believed to be the capital of the Xia Dynasty — the first dynasty in Chinese history.
Set during the Xia dynasty, the first ever recorded dynasty in Chinese history. It is a period rife with influences of mythology and folklore since it's close to the beginning of time when Pangu was ...