SciShow
6 Creative Ways People Used to Navigate the Oceans
People have been exploring the oceans since prehistoric times, way before they had GPS to help them figure out where they were. Here are 6 ingenious ways our ancestors navigated the oceans.
Bedtime History
The Great Wall of China For Kids
Learn about the construction and history of the Great Wall of China featuring Bedtime History narration designed especially for kids.
Great Big Story
Century eggs, a Chinese delicacy with a rich history
Discover the fascinating process behind century eggs, a preserved delicacy in China made by a dedicated husband-and-wife team. Learn about their origins and cultural significance!
Curated Video
The Great Wall of China: a Historical Masterpiece
China s lost famous landmark is the Great Wall, which attracts visitors from around the world. The giant defensive barrier is actually a number of different walls constructed over a two and a half thousand-year period. It stretches from...
Curated Video
Pyramids and the Great Wall
Pyramids and the Great Wall identifies given human characteristics of three different regions.
Jack Rackam
The Pyramid Scheme of DEATH | The Life & Times of Zhu Yuanzhang
The Pyramid Scheme of DEATH | The Life & Times of Zhu Yuanzhang
Jabzy
Why was the Qing Dynasty so weak? History of China 1644-1839 Documentary 1/10
Why was the Qing Dynasty so weak? History of China 1644-1839 Documentary 1/10
Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: Sheer Fabric Hanfu (豎領對襟紗衫) from the Ming Dynasty
In ancient China, it was quite common for men to be bare-chested during the summer, but of course this was not the case for ladies. So they would wear less layers and sheer fabric hanfu inside of their homes. This video will give you an...
Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: A Brief History on Hanfu Vests - Bijia (比甲)
In ancient China, there’s a history of people wearing vests to keep warm during seasonal changes. It was believed that hanfu vest was first developed around 2,000 years ago and later doubled as a fashion statement as time went on. Hanfu...
Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: Origin of Mandarin Collar Shuling (豎領 立領)
What is the true origin of the mandarin collar? Most people think the standing collar is derived from Qing Dynasty Manchurian dress, also known as the cheongsam or qipao. It is actually originally invented and passed down from the Ming...
Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: Jiaoling Aoqun (交領襖裙) from the Ming Dynasty
Jiaoling Aoqun (交領襖裙) or Crossed-Collar Aoqun is a typical Ming Dynasty women’s hanfu. This video will show you a step-by-step tutorial on how to wear Jiaoling Aoqun. I will also talk about each individual pieces as well as the history...
Curated Video
China, Beijing -The Forbidden City
Constructed from 1406 to 1420, the complex consists of 980 buildings and covers over 180 acres. The palace exemplifies traditional Chinese palatial architecture, and has influenced cultural and architectural developments in East Asia and...
Curated Video
Introduction to Karate
Karate is a dynamic martial art that originated in the Ryukyu Islands, or modern day Okinawa, Japan, and has since spread worldwide. This video explains the key components of karate training, including kihon (fundamentals), kata...
Five Thousand Years
9 Things You Need to Know About the Lantern Festival (元宵節)
Lantern Festival is called Yuan Xiao Jie meaning Yuan Xiao Festival (元宵節) in Chinese. It falls on the 15th day of the 1st month on the Lunar Calendar and this year it’s on February 19th, 2019. The Lantern Festival officially marks the...
Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: Ma Mian Skirt (馬面裙) from the Ming Dynasty
Ma Mian Qun (馬面裙) literarily means Horse Face Skirt, but it actually has nothing to do with a horse’s face. It’s the single most representative skirt of the Ming Dynasty. This video will show you a step-by-step tutorial on how to wear...
Curated OER
Engineering an Empire - China 5/5
Did you know that the brick and stone facing of The Great Wall is held together by mortar made of sticky rice and burnt lime? Did you know that China was the first super power of the worldÕs oceans? Admiral Zheng He commanded a fleet...
Curated OER
Chinese Empire - The Great Wall, The Qin, Han, Ming Dynasties
Peek into the wonders and accomplishments that marked the Qin, Han, and Ming Dynasties. This clip uncovers amazing Chinese feats such as, the Great Wall of China, Terra Cotta soldiers, maritime technology, and the exploration of Zheng...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Zheng He: The Story of China
Learn about Zheng He, the admiral of seven voyages from China to the Indian Ocean and a symbol of Ming Dynasty Chinese expansionism in this clip from The Story of China. The aim of the voyages was to display China's power and wealth, to...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Chinese Imperial Dynasties
The video lesson from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking a high school or college level world history course. This section provides an overview of the truly Imperial Chinese Dynasties including the Qin, Han, Sui, Tang,...