Curated OER
China, One of the World's Oldest Civilizations
Breathtaking , contrasting images in a narration-free pictorial overview capture the cultural and geographic diversity of this ancient, sprawling country. By juxtaposing the familiar with the unique, the video challenges viewers'...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Forbidden City
In 1420, in an effort to consolidate his control over the throne, the emperor of the Ming dynasty [1368-1644] moved China's capital to a site in the North, now known as Bejing. There, he built a vast complex of palaces and administrative...